Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial AnalystLocation: Richmond, Virginia, United StatesType: Full TimeOur Client is seeking a driven and analytically curious Senior Financial Analyst to join their Staff & Enterprise Services Finance team.This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with business stakeholders, influence funding and planning decisions, and deliver insights that drive sustainable financial performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling through data, uncovering trends, and challenging well‑established processes to become more proactive, effective, and efficient.What You’ll Be DoingFinancial Planning & AnalysisPerform core FP&A responsibilities, including monthly close support, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reportingDeliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial insights that help business partners achieve their financial commitmentsBuild reports and executive‑ready presentations to support leadership discussions and ad‑hoc requestsConduct scenario planning and strategic analysis to support senior‑level decision‑makingBusiness Partnership & InsightsBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing insights that influence funding decisions and operational prioritiesDevelop new and innovative metrics that change how leaders view and manage their organizationsChallenge existing processes and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and transparencyData Management & CollaborationCoordinate and collect input data from financial analysts across departmentsValidate data integrity, consolidate inputs, run financial models, and analyze resultsCommunicate findings clearly and effectively to both finance and non‑finance audiencesSupport ad‑hoc analysis and special projects across the businessKey Competencies for SuccessStrong communication and influencing skillsHigh analytical curiosity with a problem‑solving mindsetAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take full ownership of deliverablesPassion for continuous learning and enhancing both FP&A and technical skillsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional/military experience2+ years of experience in financial analysis2+ years of experience with financial modelingPreferred QualificationsMBA or Master’s degree in FinanceCFA or CPA certification3+ years of experience in financial analysis3+ years of experience in financial modelingStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent Google Suite tools)