Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a skilled and dynamic Finance Analytics Principal to join our corporate finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis, Excel, and Power BI, and be comfortable translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. This individual will play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing strategic recommendations based on data analysis. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Data Analysis: Coordinate analysis of financial data, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Drive development and monitoring of action plans to improve the business from data insights.
• Reporting and Dashboards : Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to provide senior leadership with real-time insights into financial performance.
• Excel Expertise: Utilize advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and in-depth data analysis.
• Presentation to Leadership: Present complex data findings clearly and concisely to higher leadership teams, offering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather data, understand business needs, and provide analytical support.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and suggest improvements to existing financial reporting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Data Integrity : Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial reporting systems.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Be comfortable asking probing questions, challenging assumptions, and offering data-driven solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or a related field and 5 years of experience in finance or data analytics, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of aforementioned experience.
• Proficiency in Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Experience in Power BI (reporting, dashboard creation, data modeling).
• Ability to present data and insights to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable asking questions, seeking clarification, and ensuring data aligns with business needs.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (Finance, Data Science, etc.).
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint and/or Cognos systems.
• Knowledge of SQL, ETL tools and data visualization tools.

Key Attributes:

• Strong communicator: Able to break down complex information into digestible and actionable insights.
• Proactive and inquisitive: Not afraid to ask the right questions to uncover insights and drive improvements.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on providing data-driven solutions for business challenges.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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