Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst for our rapidly growing company and the Finance team.  The candidate will support all aspects of financial analysis including monthly analysis of P&L’s, forecasts, and budgets. The Senior Financial Analyst will interact regularly with internal customers, requiring a high level of coordination and communication skills.  The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone to learn and expand their abilities in finance and business management. This individual will be an essential team member in our Financial Planning & Analysis group and will directly contribute to the success of our financial forecasting process.

This position offers the flexibility for a hybrid remote work schedule based in the Woburn, MA area.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as a financial business partner across Operations and Technical Divisions
• Support the Company annual budget and monthly forecast processes
• Provide monthly analysis of financial results, including profit and loss, labor utilization, and indirect expenses
• Provide detailed financial reports comparing budget and forecasts to actuals; provide assessment and causes of monthly variances as well as guidance to achieve overall financial goals
• Perform trend analysis and make recommendations to Senior Leadership (revenues, indirect expenses, hiring capacity, etc.)
• Develop financial projections and build various financial models
• Collaborating with VP’s, Group Leads, and the Finance team on various Finance topics
• Assist with Accounting support during month-end
• Perform special projects as assigned

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance, if required
• 3 – 7 years of experience in Accounting, FP&A, Finance, or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desired experience
• Participating and/or co-leading financial forecasting systems and process implementation
• Power BI dashboards and reporting

Candidate Attributes:

• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively in a professional manner across the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data quickly
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines
• Proficient organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Make decisions with sound judgement while complying with policies and procedures
• Establish processes to drive efficiencies

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.