Guidance Residential, LLC is a strong, growing company that specializes in residential mortgage lending. Our team members are a vital strength in our ability to grow and continue to serve our customers.

We are seeking a full-time experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) Analyst local to the Northern Virginia / Washington DC Metro Area.

Job Summary/Company:

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) Analyst will handle advanced preparation and financial data reporting to drive strategic company financial performance for actionable decision making. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and insightful reports that provide valuable insights into project health, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to track key financial metrics for individual projects and the overall business. Prepare and analyze profitability reports, identifying and communicating any significant deviations to executive leadership.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement. Translate data findings into actionable recommendations for management to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to senior management, providing clear and concise analyses of key performance indicators, trends, and potential areas of concern.
• Monitor project progress, comparing planned timelines and budgets with actual performance to identify potential roadblocks and ensure timely project completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal reporting guidelines, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Finance or Accounting degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, or in a related business excellence role. Financial planning and analysis experience (FP&A) preferred.
• Proven experience in extensive reporting and business process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Financial Modeling
• Experience designing budgets for multiple companies/cost centers.
• Experience with budget tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in residential mortgage and real estate industry is highly valued
• Other duties as assigned.

Our offices are conveniently located in Reston, VA and easily accessible from the Virginia, Maryland, D.C. area. We are located within walking distance to the Washington D.C. Metro's Silver Line Wiehle-Reston Station.

Please include the following items with your application:

• Resume

• Availability

• Expected salary

We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Life/AD&D, STD, LTD, 401K + Roth with immediate 100% vesting in company match, Student Loan Pay-Down Program, paid holidays, vacation, and more.

Guidance Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer.