Bi&A Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

Join SMX's Business Intelligence & Analytics team as a BI&A Sr. Financial Analyst. You will manage monthly forecasting, maintain FocusPoint, and provide key insights to drive informed decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to aligning financial strategies with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include FocusPoint administration, budget management, financial analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, FocusPoint, and Microsoft Excel. Additional skills in data analysis and communication are highly valued. SMX offers competitive compensation, learning and development opportunities, health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
• Have experience with Deltek Costpoint and FocusPoint
• Have 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and business intelligence
• Have experience working with financial data modeling
• Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling, etc.)
• Be a US citizen for work under DOD contract

Responsibilities

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access levels within the Focuspoint system
• Perform system backups and data recovery procedures
• Monitor system performance and identify potential issues
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to Focuspoint functionality
• Stay current with the latest Focuspoint features and functionalities
• Provide technical assistance to users experiencing issues with the Focuspoint system
• Respond to user inquiries and troubleshoot problems
• Extract data from system for reporting purposes to ELT and other various groups
• Be responsible for creation and execution of user Focuspoint training
• Assist in the creation, monitoring, and reconciliation of annual and monthly budgets/forecasts in support of the business and business units
• Collaborate with department heads to provide budget-related support, offering insights for financial planning and cost optimization
• 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
• Identify and implement automation and data integration opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or similar)
• Possess a strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights
• Have the ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends, patterns, and outliers
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders
• Possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have effective communication with users to understand their needs and provide technical support

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement