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Financial Planning Manager Job Description The Financial Planning Manager leads financial planning and forecasting activities across a portfolio of government contracts, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights for leadership. This role oversees pricing support, drives budgeting and reforecasting processes, and enhances financial systems and reporting to improve funding utilization, margin performance, and project financial discipline. The position also manages a Financial Analyst, fosters a culture of analytical excellence, and plays a key role in succession planning for future senior finance leadership opportunities. Responsibilities Lead recurring financial forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, and financial planning activities across a portfolio of government contracts. Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide clear, actionable recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making. Drive the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting cycles, including the development of templates, reporting packages, and executive-ready summaries. Partner closely with project managers and division leadership to improve funding utilization, margin performance, and overall project financial discipline. Oversee pricing support by managing a pricing-focused Financial Analyst, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals. Review pricing models, assumptions, and cost volumes for new proposals and contract modifications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business strategy. Apply government contracting expertise related to indirect rates, allowability, funded ceilings, and contract compliance in all pricing and financial planning activities. Support compliant and competitive pricing strategies across cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials (T&M), and fixed-price (FFP) contracts. Utilize Deltek Costpoint, including the Planning module where applicable, to maintain accurate financial plans, reconcile actuals, and improve reporting integrity. Develop and maintain audit-ready financial models, standardized templates, and forecasting tools that support consistent and reliable financial reporting. Identify and implement opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process optimization within the FP&A function. Explore and evaluate innovative uses of AI within FP&A to improve forecasting accuracy, pricing strategy, and margin optimization. Coach and develop a Financial Analyst, providing guidance on priorities, quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical excellence within the finance team. Collaborate regularly with project managers and the executive team to communicate financial performance, clarify assumptions, and support strategic initiatives. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of progressive experience in government contract finance, pricing, and project financial management. Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting across multiple programs. Hands-on experience with program controls and project finance in a government contracting environment. Strong expertise with cost-reimbursable, Cost-Plus, and fixed-price (FFP) contract types. Working knowledge of government contracting principles, including indirect rates, allowability, and contract funding structures. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, including using it for planning, reporting, and reconciliation of actuals. Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, and data manipulation. Demonstrated ability to perform financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including financial modeling and reporting. Experience in pricing for government contracts, including reviewing cost volumes and pricing assumptions. Strong variance analysis skills, with the ability to explain performance drivers and recommend corrective actions. Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and executive leadership, and clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvements and implementing more efficient financial reporting and planning practices. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with the Deltek Costpoint Planning module is highly desirable. Exposure to healthcare-related government contracting (such as CMS, HHS, Medicaid, NIH, or similar agencies) is a plus. Familiarity with FAR or 2 CFR regulations is beneficial. Experience exploring or applying AI tools within FP&A for forecasting, pricing, or margin optimization is an advantage. Background in managing or mentoring financial analysts or pricing professionals. Experience working across multiple programs and divisions in a complex government contracting environment. Strong communication skills, with the ability to create executive-ready summaries and presentations. Track record of fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor. Interest in or aptitude for growing into senior finance leadership roles, such as VP, Controller, or CFO. Work Environment This role operates in a fully remote work environment, providing flexibility while maintaining a high level of collaboration with finance, project management, and executive teams. The position includes one direct report, a pricing analyst, and reports directly into the senior finance leadership structure. The role is highly cross-functional and requires regular interaction with Project Managers and the Executive department to support program performance and strategic initiatives. On-site presence may be requested periodically for key meetings or team sessions if you are local, but the core work is performed remotely using tools such as Deltek Costpoint, advanced Excel, and other financial planning and reporting systems. Kaitland Clawson Apply Here and Book Time in my
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/ Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Alexandria, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $124000.00 - $149703.00/yr. Why Altarum At Altarum, your work contributes directly to improving health systems and advancing equity in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where financial strategy supports meaningful social impact. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise can influence both organizational performance and public good, we encourage you to apply. Where You'll Work Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days If you're near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you'll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming! Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person. Work Eligibility & Requirements Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract. Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager. Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work. Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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