Director of FP&A Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 20417)

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. Be part of the firm's best-in-class Finance team. Own the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process to inform major decisions made by the executive team and board of directors. SPA has an immediate need for a Director of FP&A. Responsibilities Plan, develop, organize and implement the firm's planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics processes. Manage the annual planning process and continue to incorporate innovative ideas and best practices. Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends. Create variance analysis reports and financial models. Manage the FP&A team and all other functional area relationships as it relates to forecasting and reporting. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen with a deep knowledge of financial analysis tools and techniques. Proficient in all phases of the forecast/budget process (modelling, formulation, planning, developing, justification, and execution). Experience in design and construct of tools for budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and financial target setting across the organization (develop Budget Model, Burn Plan, Indirect “provisional” rate calculation that serve as the base for pricing models. Leverage the power of “what-if” scenarios to assist business decisions making) Experience in providing reporting and analytics on monthly/quarterly financial results, including budget/forecast versus actual comparisons Experience owning financial performance analysis and reporting, partnering with the divisional operating teams to drive visibility, predictability and accountability Knowledge of Costpoint or ERP accounting systems Experience with producing monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables. Experience in designing, developing, deploying, and implementing forecasting software and accounting system specifications Experience in preparation of Incurred Cost Submission, PBR Submission, FPRP, and cost impact analyses. Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions Desired Qualifications: Experience in finance and accounting with a government services provider PE firm experience desired Public company FP&A experience highly preferred

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen with a deep knowledge of financial analysis tools and techniques. Proficient in all phases of the forecast/budget process (modelling, formulation, planning, developing, justification, and execution). Experience in design and construct of tools for budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and financial target setting across the organization (develop Budget Model, Burn Plan, Indirect “provisional” rate calculation that serve as the base for pricing models. Leverage the power of “what-if” scenarios to assist business decisions making) Experience in providing reporting and analytics on monthly/quarterly financial results, including budget/forecast versus actual comparisons Experience owning financial performance analysis and reporting, partnering with the divisional operating teams to drive visibility, predictability and accountability Knowledge of Costpoint or ERP accounting systems Experience with producing monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables. Experience in designing, developing, deploying, and implementing forecasting software and accounting system specifications Experience in preparation of Incurred Cost Submission, PBR Submission, FPRP, and cost impact analyses. Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions Desired Qualifications: Experience in finance and accounting with a government services provider PE firm experience desired Public company FP&A experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize and implement the firm's planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics processes. Manage the annual planning process and continue to incorporate innovative ideas and best practices. Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends. Create variance analysis reports and financial models. Manage the FP&A team and all other functional area relationships as it relates to forecasting and reporting.