Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Title: Manager, FP& A Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Reston, VA Position Overview My client is midsized government contractor position central to the intelligence community. They are looking for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) to play a critical role in building and expanding their FP& A function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will serve as a strategic business partner across the organization, supporting all program finance operations, forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and executive decision-making. The proper candidate will possess strong government contracting experience, exceptional financial modeling capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role requires a proactive individual who consistently identifies opportunities to enhance financial reporting, improve business insights, and drive operational efficiencies. Experience supporting organizations within the Intelligence Community (IC) is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Partner directly with the CFO to help establish and scale a best-in-class FP& A organization. Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles across multiple programs and business units. Develop and maintain long-range financial models that support strategic planning, growth initiatives, workforce planning, and contract investments. Provide financial oversight and analytical support for program finance operations, ensuring accurate tracking of contract performance, revenue, profitability, backlog, and funded status. Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Business Development, Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, and executive leadership to improve financial visibility and drive business performance. Create meaningful financial and operational reporting that enables management to make informed business decisions. Analyze key performance indicators, contract performance, indirect rates, labor utilization, and profitability trends. Support the pricing and financial evaluation of government contract proposals and strategic growth opportunities. Partner with Accounting to improve month-end and year-end reporting processes while ensuring consistency between financial results and FP& A forecasts. Develop executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reporting packages for senior leadership. Continuously evaluate existing reporting processes and take initiative to implement enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities. Identify opportunities to automate reporting and leverage business intelligence tools to deliver actionable insights. Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management efforts. Assist leadership with strategic initiatives, business case development, and special projects as needed.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics 7+ years of progressive FP& A, Program Finance, Corporate Finance, or related financial management experience. Strong knowledge of government contracting regulations, contract types, budgeting, forecasting, and program financial management. Experience supporting federal government contractors, including Cost-Plus, T& M, and Firm-Fixed Price contracts. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Strong understanding of GAAP financial statements and financial reporting principles. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting organizations within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). Knowledge of DCAA compliance, indirect rate structures, project profitability analysis, and contract funding management. Experience developing FP& A processes within a high-growth government contracting environment. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms. Experience working with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar government contracting ERP systems. MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced detail oriented certification is a plus. detail oriented Attributes Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability. Naturally seeks opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Strong executive presence with the ability to influence decision-making. Highly collaborative and capable of building strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance detail oriented who wants to help shape the future of a growing FP& A organization while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and driving meaningful business impact.
All interested applicants please apply to me directly via LinkedIn - Ty Smith