FP&A Analyst

DataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions.  We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, civilian government and commercial markets.

The FP&A analyst supports all forward-looking activity at the company such as budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash forecasting, resource planning and financial analysis processes for DataPath.  This person will collaborate closely with leadership and all levels of employees to help drive departmental and project accountability. The position requires strong financial knowledge and experience with demonstrated ability to provide insights and guidance by creating useful information out of data and good communication skills.

Principal Responsibilities

• Be the focal point supporting the financial planning and analysis functions, providing insights and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making and enhance financial performance.
• Prepare a timely, complete and accurate yearly plan, monthly forecasts and ongoing variances analysis between actuals, forecasts and budget.
• Develop and maintain financial models to project revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant data and assumptions.
• Analyzing financial models of business cases, new opportunities, costs estimations and standardization.

Specific responsibilities include (Other duties may be assigned):

• Partner with Departments managers and Executive team to develop the annual business plan and on-going forecasts; ensure collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of all financial forecasts - monthly, quarterly, annually and as otherwise required.
• Support monthly project reviews of actual performance vs. budget and estimates to complete (ETCs) by project.
• Analyze financial and business performance against key business metrics and the annual budget to identify areas of success and areas that need improvement. 
• Furnish internal reports such as unbilled report or open sales order report; revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient; and furnish external reports as necessary.
• Provide weekly cash forecasts.

• Support and partner with teams in planning, measuring, reporting and improving performance of operations and reducing cost where possible.
• Support Controller during board and company presentations
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc Analysis
• Leveraging the use of the ERP and other BI systems
• Work closely with parent company to report required financials on an ongoing basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics / Accounting / Finance / Business Administration or other related firm from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years prior experience in doing and managing business analysis/forecasting
• Power user of Excel, managing big data sources
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong operational knowledge gathering insights from data to inform strategy and tactics.
• Detail oriented and able to coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously  
• Prior experience with ERP systems using reporting tools (CostPoint / Deltek – preferred)  
• Experience within a government contract environment preferred (Government contracting, Federal Contracts, DFAS/DCMA audit)
• Knowledge of Project accounting in manufacturing environments preferred

DataPath, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email HR@DataPath.com.

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