Finance​/FP&A Associate

• Location CONFIDENTIAL,Springville, UT, 84663,United States
• Job Category Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics
• Industry Government Contracting, National Security, Security Services
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Cen Core is seeking an entry-level Finance / FP&A Associate to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, pricing analysis, and data validation activities. This full-time, in-person role is based at the Springville/Payson office and is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong analytical skills, financial modeling interest, and the ability to work with financial and operational data across multiple systems.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Support pricing activities for new business opportunities.
• Support monthly financial close activities through reporting, reconciliation support, and variance analysis.
• Prepare recurring management reports, dashboards, and financial performance metrics.
• Maintain and update financial models used for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support contract-level revenue, cost, and profitability analysis.
• Compile, validate, and reconcile financial and operational data from multiple systems.
• Assist with executive-level presentations, monthly business review materials, and financial summaries.
• Support Power BI dashboard maintenance, data validation, and report accuracy checks.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reports and financial systems.
• Assist with budgeting process coordination and departmental budget submissions.
• Support indirect rate analysis and financial compliance activities as assigned.
• Identify process improvements and reporting automation opportunities to increase efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, business analysis, or related internship experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large datasets and multiple reporting sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

• Internship or academic project experience involving financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, or business analytics.
• Experience working with Power BI, dashboards, financial models, or data visualization tools.
• Exposure to government contracting, contract finance, indirect rate analysis, or project-based financial reporting.
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and planning support
• Data validation and quality control
• Financial modeling and dashboard support
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication and presentation support
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

This is a full-time, in-person position based at the Springville/Payson office. The role is primarily performed in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move or lift standard office materials.

At Cen Core Group, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable finance professional to join our team in support of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision-making.

Eligible employees may enroll in company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with plan terms and enrollment requirements. The company…