BI&A Lead Financial Analyst (3969)

SMX is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented BI&A Lead Financial Analyst to join our Budgets, Rates, and Special Projects team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and analyzing budgets, developing and maintaining rate models, and providing key insights through business intelligence and analytics to drive informed decision-making across various business functions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that financial strategies align with organizational goals and contribute to the overall success of the business. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the creation, monitoring, and reconciliation of annual and monthly budgets for various departments or business units. • Ensure budget variance analysis is conducted, identifying and explaining key deviations from the forecasted budget. • Collaborate with department heads to provide budget-related support, offering insights for financial planning and cost optimization. • Develop and maintain accurate rate models, including labor rates, overhead rates, and other cost structures. • Perform regular analysis of rate structures to ensure competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with market trends. • 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. • Continuously review and improve the efficiency of budgeting, rate modeling, and reporting processes. • Identify and implement automation and data integration opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort. Qualifications: • Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or similar) are a plus. • Experience: • 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and business intelligence. • Experience working with financial data modeling and rate development is desirable. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling, etc.). • Experience with Deltek Costpoint and FocusPoint is preferred • Additional Skills: • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights. • Ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends, patterns, and outliers. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. US citizenship required for work under DOD contract Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2025 #LI-REMOTE Apply Job!