Financial Analyst

Title : Financial Analyst
Location: Hybrid in Vienna, VA
Duration: 6+ month contract

Job Description:  

This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, the ability to differentiate complex transactions, and the judgment to ensure accuracy in budget allocation, capital vs. expense classification, and financial compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment that requires frequent collaboration, quick decision-making, and proactive communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and monitor operating and capital budgets to ensure appropriate allocation and compliance with internal policies.
• Evaluate requisitions and supporting documentation for accuracy, coding, and alignment with organizational rules, including capital vs. expense determination.
• Process, track, and maintain requisition orders, purchase orders, and related financial transactions within Oracle ERP and other financial systems.
• Conduct variance analysis and present explanatory insights when requested.
• Maintain thorough process documentation and audit-ready notes for requisition reviews and financial transactions.
• Engage with internal customers via email, phone, and meetings (often with short notice) to clarify financial questions and guide requesters through processes and requirements.
• Identify process gaps, propose improvements, and bring forward practical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, formulas, and dataset manipulation.
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting Principles (GAAP), and financial transaction flows.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate GL accounts and apply the correct financial treatment for transactions.
• Proven critical thinking skills in evaluating budgets, transaction classification, and expense/capital determination.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to review large documents, extract key financial details, and log information accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate financial guidance to requesters and lead discussions in meetings.
• Customer-service oriented, professional, and able to maintain a positive demeanor while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and operate across multiple applications or web portals simultaneously.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for equations, projections, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial calculations.
• Comfortable handling calls and meetings on short notice and partnering with stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting experience including General Ledger structure, journal entries, and Chart of Accounts usage.
• Familiarity with capital vs. expense classification rules and financial treatment under GAAP and organizational policy.
• Experience working within the Procurement module of Oracle ERP.
• Proficiency with Apptio or similar cost management or TBM tools.
• Experience supporting technology or operations-focused departments