Financial Manager

Ignite Digital Federal Services
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
1505 King Street (Show on map)
Jan 13, 2025
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company specializing in data and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical consulting expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth We are seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Manager to lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Pricing operations for Ignite Digital Services. This role involves developing and managing budgets, forecasts, financial models and pricing/cost volumes to support strategic decision-making and proposals. The Manager will manage a small team and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis, manage our pricing process, contributing to the company's long-term success. Financial Analysis Analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results to inform corrective actions Maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow, and create financial plans Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance Financial Modeling Develop comprehensive financial projections by designing and developing models to forecast company's revenue, expenses, and cash flow Update and maintain financial models, conduct regular reviews of the models and sensitivity analysis to ensure accuracy, relevance and compliance Forecasting and Budgeting Analyze budget against actual performance to identify budget variances and causes, develop recommendations for budget adjustments, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement budget changes to ensure optimal budget performance monitoring Collaborate with division and department heads to determine budget requirements, develop budget templates, and conduct budget reviews and approvals to ensure budget alignment with strategic objectives and maintain budget documentation Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting Collaborate with divisions and departments to implement financial systems and tools that improve efficiency Work closely with management to provide financial guidance and ensure adherence to budgets Pricing Work closely with Senior Management to complete pricing/cost volumes in support of federal contract solicitations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights necessary for pricing decisions Manage a pricing team to support strategic initiatives, considering factors such as market trends, staffing plans, price-to-win, etc Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement or optimization Develop and implement policies and procedures to support a growing organization Attend industry events and training to stay updated on industry trends and best practices Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field. Masters preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance roles 2+ years of proven leadership experience, managing teams and driving process improvements Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling Experience with Government approved accounting systems (e.g. JAMIS Prime, Deltek) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience in DoD contracting industry Familiarity with project controls, pricing strategies, and/or mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI Experience with federal government pricing Hybrid: 1-2 days a week onsite Salary: 100k+ to align with education and experience Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. Ignite Digital Services is an EEO/AA/Disability/VETS Employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status. For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP'S Pay Transparency Rule EEO is the Law Poster