The Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A will serve as a key partner to the Manager, FP&A, owning critical components of the annual budgeting and forecasting process, delivering insightful variance analysis, and proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial performance. This role requires strong analytical judgment, comfort working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to translate financial results into clear business insights.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary FP&A partner for assigned business units during the annual budget and recurring forecast cycles.
• Support the development of department-level budgets and forecasts in collaboration with business owners.
• Independently review, challenge, and validate assumptions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and historical trends.
• Identify risks and opportunities within budget submissions and communicate implications clearly to leadership.
• Prepare and contribute to budget and forecast review materials for senior management and, as needed, the Board of Directors.

2. Financial Reporting, Analysis & Insights

• Own the preparation and review of monthly financial reporting packages, including budget vs. actual and forecast variance analysis.
• Provide clear, actionable insights explaining key drivers of financial performance, trends, and deviations.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to inform management decision-making.

3. Systems, Process Improvement & Controls

• Oversee and continuously improve budget system administration, templates, and workflows.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for the budgeting and forecasting tools, supporting business users and resolving system issues.
• Drive enhancements to budgeting processes, data integrity, and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data accuracy, and system security standards.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship

• Build strong working relationships with finance peers and non-finance stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to FP&A best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear business insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, large data sets); experience with financial planning systems and databases preferred
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting analysis to management

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

FP&A

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