Senior Financial Analyst - Reston, VA

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Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Reston, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Lead financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting efforts to guide corporate strategy and operational decisions. Provide advanced financial insights, partner with business leaders, and mentor junior analysts to drive profitability and sustainable growth within the firm.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to Financial Analysts and other staff.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to department heads and corporate leaders.
• Independently manage complex financial projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Develop and lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Perform advanced financial modeling, scenario analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Partner with project managers to improve project-level financial health and margins.
• Drive process automation and leverage financial systems/BI tools to improve efficiency.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead development of corporate financial dashboards and decision-support tools.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business development initiatives with financial due diligence.

• Deliver executive-ready reports and presentations summarizing financial performance.
• Conduct corporate-level and project-level variance analysis.
• Drive continual improvement of company forecasting models and processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting team to ensure timely reporting following each closed reporting period.
• Lead ad hoc analysis for leadership, including resource allocation, pricing, and capital investments.
• Mentor junior analysts by reviewing work, teaching best practices, and supporting development.
• Complete other special projects as requested

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence decisions at senior levels.
• Leadership in cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Excellent understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Five to seven (5–7) years of progressive financial analysis experience in a corporate environment.
• Prior experience in A/E, construction, or professional services industry strongly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred (not required).

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits…