Financial Analyst

Overview

Position Location: Washington, DC – USA

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Financial Analyst to support division and project financial planning, analysis, and reporting; perform analytical and financial checks on project financial management procedures and processes; consolidate, roll up, and analyze forecasts and budgets; provide project pipeline analysis and indirect oversight; and support billing as needed. The position will work alongside the financial analysis, billing, and pricing teams in the continued improvement of forecasting and reporting processes. He/she will be a focal point for HQ and field staff on a portfolio of projects and collaborate interdepartmentally to identify and implement best practices.

Reporting:

The Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis within the Finance & Contracts division.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide project-level financial analysis and support in the following processes:

• Support preparation of project financial reports by either preparing or reviewing them, depending on needs of project teams. Ensure accurate tracking of reports that need to be prepared. This may include budget realignments, pipeline, forecasting, quarterly or other reports requested by corporate and/or client;
• Troubleshoot financial reports and templates in Excel, maintain integrity of formulas;
• Schedule and attend project meetings, maintain communication with project teams and understand project-specific nuances;
• Help bring financial literacy, training and support to project management;
• Set up budget tracker for new projects and work alongside project teams to ensure that the FP&A tools provided are insightful, efficient and accurately maintained;
• Provide project financial analysis and reporting on P&L, Project Estimates to Complete (ETCs), burn rate, funding analysis, and other controllable metrics for projects;
• Elevate to Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis and Director of Finance any important information acquired from knowing project financial performance that can impact executive management decisions; and

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Works with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Analysis and Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to analyze and standardize financial processes, procedures, backlog planning and forecasting;
• Backstops in the area of financial systems, including but not limited to performing quality testing of systems; and
• Interface with corporate departments of accounting, contracts/subcontracts, and financial planning, with divisional interface as required; and
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of accurate, timely and relevant companywide recurring and ad-hoc reports;
• Provide billing and pricing efforts as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned.**Qualifications**

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field;
• At least three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, and/or project financial management;
• Familiarity with U.S. government (USG) regulations concerning cost accounting standards;
• Familiarity with the USAID project life cycle;
• Familiarity with different Indirect Rate applications, NICRA, etc;
• Familiarity with T&M, Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement awards;
• Attention to quantitative detail;
• Demonstrates interest in learning and proactive attitude;
• The selected candidate must be expert in the use of Excel and be able to manipulate and use spreadsheets for consolidation, sensitivity analysis and changes in variables;
• Ability to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely;
• Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team;

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Windows based Microsoft Dynamic SL 2017;
• Prior USG Contractor/NGO experience; and
• Expert in Excel (VBA, Macros, etc.)

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