Senior FP&A Analyst - Programs
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Saronic · Washington, DCPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Own financial tracking and analysis for revenue-generating contracts, including FFP, T&M, and % complete structures
- Develop and maintain contract-level financial models, including revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
- Build and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion) and ETCs (Estimate to Complete) across programs
- Partner closely with Program Managers to understand execution status, risks, and key milestones
- Analyze gross margin performance, identifying key drivers such as labor utilization, material costs, scope changes, and rate variances
- Translate contract performance into bottoms-up revenue and margin forecasts aligned with company FP&A processes
- Collaborate with Accounting on revenue recognition (including % complete), accruals, and month-end close alignment
- Partner with Contracts and Growth teams on contract structure, modifications, and financial implications of scope changes
- Prepare and deliver reporting and variance analysis that synthesizes financial and operational data into actionable insights
- Identify risks and opportunities across programs and proactively recommend actions to improve financial performance
- Build scalable processes, dashboards, and tools to improve visibility into contract performance and margin
- Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, program finance, project finance, or related analytical roles
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Experience working with or supporting contract-based revenue (e.g., FFP, T&M, % complete)
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making with data
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear insights
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple workstreams
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Requirements
- Experience with government contracts, defense, or aerospace programs
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (ASC 606), especially % complete / cost-to-cost methods
- Experience with COGS and gross margin modeling at a program or contract level
- Experience at a manufacturing company
- Exposure to ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, Foundry, or similar)
- Experience building financial processes or reporting frameworks from the ground up
Benefits
Additional Information
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst - Program to join our Finance team as the dedicated partner to Program Management. In this role, you will serve as the primary finance point of contact for revenue-generating contracts, owning financial visibility into contract performance and supporting execution against cost, schedule, and margin objectives. You will play a key role in connecting program execution with financial outcomes-translating contract structures and operational progress into clear forecasts, tracking performance against financial targets, and enabling informed decision-making across program leadership. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, bringing structure to complex environments, and driving accountability and clarity at the contract level in a fast-paced, evolving organization.
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