Lead Financial Analyst

Pay Range: $85.00hr - $90.00hr Job Overview: Our client is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to provide strategic business partnership and financial leadership. The candidate will drive integrated FP&A management, financial modeling, and month-end close processes. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Business Partnership & Financial Leadership: Operational Performance & KPI Architecture: Lead the strategy, development, and refinement of operational metrics reporting across tech organizations to drive strategic decision-making and business alignment. Integrated FP&A Management: Direct multi-quarter financial planning, forecasting, and actuals analysis, delivering strategic insights that optimize resource allocation. Process Transformation & Automation: Proactively identify, design, and implement value-add enhancements across financial systems, forecasting workflows, and operational processes. Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering proactive financial analysis, and strategic recommendations. Oversight & Accounting Controls: Maintain high-level oversight of financial governance and SOX compliance. Supervising month-end close processes: Review key journal entries for month end close and recommend corrective actions. Qualifications - Leadership & Analytical Competencies: Executive Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to distill complex financial datasets into clear, actionable executive-level insights. Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, and holding business leaders accountable for financial targets. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Advanced capability in root-cause analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling. Required Experience & Education: Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field (Master's or certification preferred). Experience: 5 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A or finance (equivalent to Senior / Principal / Lead Financial Analyst levels). Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and Google Sheets, including complex macro/formula usage, scenario planning, and data integration. Preferred Experience: Tech Organization Support: Background supporting enterprise software engineering, IT infrastructure, and complex business systems organizations. Business Intelligence & Data Visualization: Hands-on experience scaling BI tools and enterprise dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo) to automate reporting and analytics. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.