Sr. FP&A Analyst

Sparks Group, partnered with a globally renowned forward-thinking government contractor in the tech space seeking an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner closely with business leaders and senior finance leadership to develop financial models, analyze business performance, manage headcount and cash forecasting, and translate complex financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a curious, analytical and forward-thinking finance professional who can operate independently, communicate effectively with executives, and identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and monthly financial analysis in partnership with FP&A and business leaders.
• Develop and present variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, translating financial results into actionable insights for executives and budget owners.
• Manage global headcount tracking and weekly cash forecasting while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate workforce and liquidity planning.
• Analyze large and complex datasets, develop and improve financial models, and identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities that support business decisions.
• Support executive leadership with financial presentations and analysis for Board meetings, investor meetings, earnings calls, and other strategic initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience with increasing responsibility supporting business leaders and/or senior executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills with demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, accrual accounting, and financial planning, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to executive audiences.
• Strong business-partnering, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, curious mindset focused on process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large organization and familiarity with metrics such as ARR, retention, churn, and CAC.
• Experience with global or international financial reporting and planning.
• Experience with headcount planning and reconciliation.
• Experience with financial planning/reporting platforms such as Workday Adaptive Insights and NetSuite.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial results into business strategy.

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $90,000.00 to $130,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.