Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst at Nava ensuring financial accuracy and alignment between project control and billing. Collaborating with Program Managers and Accounting in a remote-first consultancy environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide project control support for monthly close activities, including variance analysis across revenue, margin, billable hours, and other key performance drivers
  • Own project-level billing and invoicing, working closely with Accounting, Contracts, and Program Managers to prepare accurate, timely invoices in accordance with contract terms
  • Prepare and maintain Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), analyzing budget vs. forecast vs. actuals and identifying financial and operational trends
  • Conduct contract and subcontract administration, including monitoring funding levels and analyzing project cost, schedule, performance, risks, and variances
  • Reconcile unbilled balances, provide regular status updates on overdue invoices, support timesheet reviews, and maintain billing and project financial tracking files
  • Partner with Program Managers and Directors to support day-to-day project financial management, translating financial data into actionable insights
  • Develop and deliver monthly financial reports and dashboards to program leadership and company executives
  • Support executive briefings, ad-hoc financial analysis, and decision support across a portfolio of projects
  • Coordinate with program leadership to ensure project execution remains aligned with approved budgets and financial plans

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of experience in finance, project accounting, or project financial operations, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
  • Demonstrated experience owning client billing and invoicing, including preparing invoices, reconciling unbilled balances, and partnering with accounting and contracts teams
  • Experience performing project-level financial control and analysis, such as budgeting, forecasting, estimates-at-completion (EACs), variance analysis, and margin analysis
  • Willingness and ability to own both analytical project financial management and hands-on billing/invoicing responsibilities as part of a single role
  • Comfort operating across functions, with the ability to translate project financial performance directly into accurate billing and reporting
  • Strong understanding of income statements, cash flow, and project economics in time-and-materials and fixed-price contract environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial models) and strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and financial analysis tools
  • Ability to read and interpret contracts, policies, and invoicing instructions, and apply them accurately in billing and financial analysis
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with program managers, executives, clients, and cross-functional partners
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and client information
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization where roles span both analytical work and hands-on execution

Benefits:

  • Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
  • Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
  • Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
  • Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
  • Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
  • Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
  • Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
  • Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
  • Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
  • 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
  • Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
  • Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
  • Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
  • Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
  • Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
  • Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
  • Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
  • Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care