Executive Recruiting is hiring: Financial Analyst in Arlington

Are you a skilled financial analyst with a passion for supporting key decision-making and budget planning processes? We're looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting financial data to drive effective budgeting and policy development. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a knack for financial analysis and reporting, this role is perfect for you!

What You'll Do:
As a Financial Analyst, you will work closely with leadership to ensure that financial processes and budgets are optimized for success. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include helping with budget formulation, financial reporting, and ensuring funds are properly executed across various financial systems. You'll also participate in high-level review meetings, provide analytical support, and assist in the development of new business processes or controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including preparing financial exhibits, budget execution reports, and spend plans.
• Provide program development support, coordinating budget submissions and execution activities.
• Participate in review meetings, briefings, and handle quick-response assignments as needed.
• Assist with annual audits and audit-related actions, including the annual Statement of Assurance (SoA) and other key reporting activities.
• Develop strategies, plans, and briefs to recommend new business processes or controls and monitor financial reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate documents and materials for monthly reporting, and attend related meetings.
• Input commitment and obligating funding documents, ensuring proper allocation and execution across financial systems.
• Help manage and reduce Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) year-round and during quarterly reviews (DAR-Q).

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, economics, or business.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience performing analytical and budgetary duties, preferably within a government setting.
• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes or similar roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong ability to work with data in Excel.
• Experience with financial systems, including Oracle-based systems, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and Advanced Analytics (ADVANA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of auditing processes, financial controls, and DoD financial management systems is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and use new financial systems and tools.

Location & Work Environment:

• Onsite role at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.
• Minimal travel required (<5%).

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team where your financial expertise will directly contribute to key strategic initiatives.
• Gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced environment, supporting high-level government programs.
• Opportunity to grow your career while making a tangible impact on budgeting and financial decision-making processes.