Principal, Financial Planning & Analysis – FP&A
Blue Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chevy Chase • Maryland • United States
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About the role
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning. Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Design and enhance internal reporting frameworks to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial and operational metrics to leadership.
- Lead the finance workstream of the ERP system rollout, ensuring alignment with business needs and seamless integration with existing tools and processes.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly leadership report and quarterly board decks, including financial performance, KPIs, and strategic analysis.
- Collaborate with department heads to support strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and drive financial accountability.
- Conduct variance analysis and identify trends and key drivers of financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability. Automate budgeting by incorporating latest AI technologies.
- Build, mentor and develop a growing finance and accounting team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance, preferably in a high-growth environment.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience with BI tools (e.g., Vena, Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial modelingbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisKPI analysisstrategic analysisFP&Aresource allocationautomationAI technologies
Soft skills
analytical skillsleadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingoperational efficiencyfinancial accountabilityinsightful analysis
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMBACFA