Demo

Financial Analyst

Kforce Inc
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Financial Analyst in Columbia, MD. Summary: We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead expense budgeting, forecasting, and governance initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to drive cost discipline, deliver actionable financial insights, and support strategic investment decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and strengthen accountability across the organization. Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Analyst will lead development and management of operating expense budgets and forecasts
  • Ensure projections are accurate, forward-looking, and aligned with strategic priorities
  • Establish and enforce expense governance standards, financial policies, and spending controls
  • Deliver expense reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights to leadership
  • Partner with cost center leaders to explain variances and recommend corrective actions
  • Evaluate business cases for headcount, discretionary spending, and strategic investments
  • Apply financial rigor and benchmarking to assess ROI and investment alignment
  • As a Financial Analyst, you will collaborate with Division leaders, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Finance to support decision-making
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives across the organization
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in FP&A, expense management, or cost governance
  • Experience influencing stakeholders and supporting decision-making
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or advanced financial certification (CFA, CPA) preferred
  • Experience with financial planning systems (Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights)
  • Experience supporting cross-functional cost governance initiatives

Key Skills

  • Expense Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Expense Governance & Controls
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Investment & ROI Analysis
  • Cost Governance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Advanced Excel
  • Financial Systems
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication Skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

Salary : $68,000 - $85,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Financial Analyst?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Financial Analyst career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$75,004 - $94,003
Income Estimation: 
$95,426 - $117,847
Income Estimation: 
$75,004 - $94,003
Income Estimation: 
$95,426 - $117,847

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Financial Analyst.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Account Reconciliation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $77,209 - $106,382
    • Income Estimation: $82,411 - $105,351
  • Business Valuation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $95,426 - $117,847
    • Income Estimation: $115,392 - $147,123
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kforce Inc

  • Kforce Inc Tempe, AZ
  • Responsibilities Kforce's client, an innovative technology company based in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join a highly technical ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Kforce Inc Rockville, MD
  • Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior GL Accountant in Rockville, MD. Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior GL Accou... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Kforce Inc Oldwick, NJ
  • Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Machine Operator in Oldwick, NJ. Summary: This role is responsible for operating and maintaining a v... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Kforce Inc Wyoming, MI
  • Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking an AR Coordinator in Wyoming, MI. Summary: We are seeking an AR Coordinator to support Accounts Receiv... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Financial Analyst jobs in the Columbia, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • OneMain Financial Baltimore, MD
  • Licensing Analyst Apply Now Full Job Title: Licensing Analyst Job Number: R2501-44786 Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Evansville, Indiana Date Posted: 01/30... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • OneMain Financial Baltimore, MD
  • Claims Analyst/Investigator Apply Now Full Job Title: Claims Analyst/Investigator Job Number: R2501-44581 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Date Posted: 01/17/... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!