Financial Analyst
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job Summary:Westat is seeking a highly skilled and
experienced Financial Analyst to support financial planning,
analysis, and reporting as part of Westat's FP&A Team.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager of Reporting and Indirect,
the ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of financial
management principles, government regulations, and a proven track
record of supporting financial oversight within the context of
government contracts.This position has a hybrid work schedule to
work 2-3 days at our office in Rockville, MarylandJob
Responsibilities:--- Contribute to multiple departments' planning,
reporting, and analysis functions.--- Strategic and long-range
planning for divisions and corporate requirements.--- Provide
financial analysis and reporting on controllable metrics and
measurements for divisional roll-ups.--- Coordinate, validate, and
consolidate information for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and
annual budgeting and forecasting.--- Collaborate with team and
department leads to develop annual budgets aligned with
organizational goals.--- Conduct financial forecasting to
anticipate and address potential challenges related to indirect
costs. Analyze trends, assess potential risks, and identify
opportunities for financial improvement.--- Provide insightful
financial analysis to support decision-making processes.--- Use
models to simulate different financial scenarios and assess their
impact on the organization's financial health.--- Communicate
financial insights and trends to non-financial stakeholders in a
clear and understandable manner.--- Drive companywide financial
literacy initiative.--- Improve and standardize budget and
reporting processes and document procedures.--- Other duties as
assigned by FP&A leadership or the CFO.Basic Qualifications:---
Typically requires a bachelor's degree or and equivalent
combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of
experience in Government Contracting Finance.--- Experience with
Deltek Costpoint and/or TM1 or similar forecasting tools.---
Familiarity with US government regulations concerning cost
accounting standards.--- Demonstrated experience with Excel for
data manipulation and analysis such as pivot tables, lookups,
etc.--- Familiarity with different Indirect Rate
applications.Preferred Qualifications:--- Experience facilitating
financial literacy training across the company.--- Experience
interfacing with senior executives.Other Required
Qualifications:--- Demonstrated communication skills.--- Attention
to quantitative detail.--- Collaboration with teams, managers
and/or clients.--- Organization skills, including time management
ability.Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits
program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan
requirements, employees may participate in:
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