Bi&A Lead Financial Analyst

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SMX

πŸ’΅ $94k-$157k
πŸ“Remote - United States

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Summary

Join SMX's Budgets, Rates, and Special Projects team as a BI&A Lead Financial Analyst. You will manage and analyze budgets, develop rate models, and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience in budgeting and financial analysis. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and relevant certifications are a plus. SMX offers competitive compensation, learning and development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and business intelligence
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling, etc.)
  • US citizenship required for work under DOD contract

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation, monitoring, and reconciliation of annual and monthly budgets for various departments or business units
  • Ensure budget variance analysis is conducted, identifying and explaining key deviations from the forecasted budget
  • Collaborate with department heads to provide budget-related support, offering insights for financial planning and cost optimization
  • Develop and maintain accurate rate models, including labor rates, overhead rates, and other cost structures
  • Perform regular analysis of rate structures to ensure competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with market trends
  • Leverage data from various sources to generate actionable insights and support strategic business decisions
  • Work closely with finance, operations, and strategy teams to provide timely financial analysis and recommendations
  • Present findings and insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders
  • Support the development of financial forecasting models and scenario analysis to guide business planning and long-term strategy
  • Continuously review and improve the efficiency of budgeting, rate modeling, and reporting processes
  • Identify and implement automation and data integration opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or similar)
  • Experience working with financial data modeling and rate development
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint and FocusPoint
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends, patterns, and outliers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement
  • Learning & development opportunities

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