Senior FP&A Analyst

About the position

ERT is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Associate to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for supporting the CFO, business unit and company leadership with corporate, BU and project-level financial planning, reporting, and management. The individual will report directly to the CFO, serve as an important liaison between finance & accounting, business unit and other operational teams, and have an influential voice in corporate strategy. This role will be highly visible to the rest of the organization and will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights as well as M&A research, strategy formulation, due diligence and execution / integration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support management up and down the enterprise
• Serve as the owner of project revenue and profitability forecasts through development and maintenance of a monthly contract waterfall
• Own and manage the budget tracking process for ERT, liaising with key stakeholders and budget owners and developing plans and targets to manage towards
• Monitor project-level performance against budget and serve as key liaison between the CFO org, BU management and corporate leadership on budget and financial performance
• Collaborate closely with the CFO to develop and maintain detailed BU-level and enterprise forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
• Support M&A activities by conducting comprehensive research on potential acquisition targets, performing financial due diligence for potential acquisitions and assisting with post-merger integration efforts
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making across finance, business units, and executive leadership
• Partner with other finance & accounting team members to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a fast-paced work environment experiencing strong growth
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting and financial forecasting
• Proven experience with financial modeling and analysis techniques, with a strong focus on Excel proficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis and management reporting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work with minimal oversight and direction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments and leadership levels
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain access to applicable government systems as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with M&A-related activities highly desired
• Formative professional experience in transaction services, investment banking, private equity, or strategic advisory/consulting is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in corporate FP&A or project finance a plus, particularly at government contractors and/or PE-backed companies.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses