Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Associate

Guidehouse

FP&A Senior Associate managing corporate financial planning and analysis at Guidehouse. Involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across multiple departments.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Managing and developing the Corporate Services SG&A budget
Analyzing actual results compared to the budget
Assisting with the monthly financial close
Reviewing monthly results to identify and investigate variances
Preparing reports and presentations to explain month-end outcomes
Creating financial models to aid decision making
Acting as the main business partner for designated cost centers, providing financial guidance, analysis, and support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of direct, proven experience in a similar finance position
Background working with accounting teams, department heads, and company leadership in a mid-size or large organization
Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with financial planning tools
Ability to work independently and consistently meet hard deadlines
Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
CPA certification or Master’s degree is a plus
Skilled in Oracle Hyperion Planning and Reporting
Experience with PeopleSoft and/or CostPoint
Strong presentation abilities and capable of engaging with all levels of the organization, including executive management, to aid financial decisions
Ability in identifying, calculating, and reporting addbacks (non-recurring, non-cash expenses) for management reporting and EBITDA adjustments
Proficient with Power BI or similar tools for dashboard creation, executive-level reporting, and data visualization
Experience working with stakeholders in Private Equity-backed environments or public companies
Experience in systems implementation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingvariance analysisreportingaddbacks calculationdata visualizationExcelOracle Hyperion

Soft Skills

independent workdeadline managementpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementfinancial guidance

Certifications

CPAMaster's degree