Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

DescriptionARS is currently looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be primarily responsible for leading the budgeting, planning and forecasting process, compiling management reporting and KPI's and communicating and reviewing monthly results with key stakeholders.??Why Work with us? ?Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.?Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.?Responsibilities:Support the annual budget process, coordinating with key budget owners to gather inputs as needed to help develop overall corporate budgetReview expense trends to maintain accurate forecast and distribute forecast updates as neededProactively optimize the current reporting structure and analysisAnalyze monthly results and research variances to budget and forecasts, providing Accounting, Program Control, and/or Function/Department feedback on adjustments as neededDistribute month-end budget v actual reports to Senior Management and develop reporting packages for these key stakeholders, addressing related inquiries as neededCompile and distribute various monthly and quarterly Management reporting, including company metrics and KPI'sDrive continuous improvement in current reporting and modeling to provide key stakeholders better insight into company performanceMonitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected varianceMaintain and enhance indirect rate models, ensuring alignment with company strategy and cost structureAnalyze pool and base composition for early issue detection and proactive risk mitigationSupport provisional billing rate submissions and incurred cost submissionsPerform ad hoc reporting and analysis as requiredOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must be a US citizenStrong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilityExcellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of managementAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment with many competing priorities.Self-starter with the ability to multi-taskProactively identifies and pursues opportunities for improvementHard-working, detail oriented and committed to producing great end resultsAbility to work autonomously and as a member of a teamDevelop and drive accountability for self and othersExcellent time management/prioritization and project management skillsEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferredAt least 2 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis in a government contracting environmentAdvanced experience with Cost pools and DOD Project AccountingAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsAll positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.