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Leidos · 16 hours ago

Finance Business Analyst

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join their CIO/CIS Financial Services and Operations team. The role involves providing financial planning, analysis, and decision support for a substantial IT and Cybersecurity portfolio, while managing financial oversight and developing strategies to optimize costs.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial partner for designated CIO or CIS sub-organization, delivering continuous financial oversight through monthly reporting, quarterly re-forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP) development, and long-range strategic planning
Manage a portfolio of over $30M in annual costs
Perform monthly financial close, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting for CIO or CIS sub-organization budgets
Perform data analysis to develop strategies and plans to optimize costs
Evaluate financial business rhythms and manage the Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and Variance Reporting (VAR)
Partner with Budget Owners to create robust financial models for priority operational activities, including cost forecasting, funding alignment, and what-if scenario analysis
Translate business trends into actionable financial risk and opportunity insights
Partner with Global Supply Chain and Budget Owners to proactively identify, quantify, and incorporate cost impacts from new procurements and recurring contract, software, and subscription renewals into budgets and forecasts
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within the CIO/CIS Financial Services and Operations team
Comfortably operate at the executive level; present financial strategy, risks, and recommendations directly to VP and Director-Level stakeholders
Ability to work independently, or in a team environment and with various organizational levels

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingForecastingExcelFinancial reportingGovernment financial regulationsEarned Value ManagementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field coupled with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in financial management; Master's degree coupled with 2 years experience, or equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience overseeing a $25M+ annual financial portfolio, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring
Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within an IT environment
Understanding of government financial regulations, compliance requirements, and financial controls
Experience with program start-up and lifecycle financial management
Proven track record of successfully managing the financial aspects of government programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated advanced Excel skills leveraging complex formulas and PivotTables to streamline data analysis and reporting

Preferred

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience working in an Earned Value Management (EVMS) environment, supporting program/organization financial analysis and reporting
Experience working with managed services and driving cost-saving initiatives in an IT environment
Knowledge of Leidos Financial Systems
OAC/data query tool experience

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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