Financial Specialist – FP&A

Navient

Financial Specialist supporting Navient’s Financial Planning & Analysis team with financial modeling and analysis. Partnering with senior team members to turn data into actionable insights in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast includes the preparation of information and calculation execution of existing processes to support the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Enhance documentation of existing models and processes.
Assist in updating calculations (and enhancing documentation) for various reporting processes related to financial analysis of results.
Perform ad hoc analyses to support requests by management.
Develop relationships with Accounting, Operations, Credit Risk, etc. to gather inputs and research questions.
Work with the team to update Board presentations and other monthly/quarterly reporting to effectively communicate results for senior team members to present.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree- Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
Additional equivalent experience above the required minimum may substitute.
0-2 years of experience with financial modeling/analysis.
0-2 years of experience in Microsoft Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional equivalent education above the required minimum may substitute for level of experience.
Nice to have: Financial analysis, statistical, and modeling skills.
Experience in financial services/student loan industry.
Coding experience building Excel Macros in VBA will be considered favorably.
VB, VBA and Smartview experience is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off that begins accruing on Day 1, plus My Day and paid company holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with access to health advocacy support.
A 401(k) plan with employer match to support long‑term financial security.
Company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources, including digital health and chronic‑condition support.
Family planning resources.
Pet insurance.
Learning, development, and career growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and our e-learning platform.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingfinancial analysisstatistical skillsExcel MacrosVBASmartview

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting