Senior Financial Data Analyst

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Position details :
Title: Senior Financial Data Analyst
Duration: 6 Months Contract with possible extension
Location: McLean, VA (5 days - Onsite)
Start Date: ASAP! Apply Now
Position Overview:
We are seeking an
experienced Senior Financial/Data Analyst
to support a large strategic financial initiative within the Investments & Capital Markets division. The role involves a mix of
project management
,
financial reporting
, data analysis, reconciliations, and testing, along with coordination across business and IT teams.
Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced SQL expertise
• Ability to read and understand Python code
• Strong Excel (advanced level) skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Financial background (accounting/finance/reporting)
• Experience with large datasets and relational databases
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Mortgage/Capital Markets domain experience
• Experience with financial systems or accounting applications
• Knowledge of general ledger/subledger data
• JIRA experience
• Data automation and validation experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex data analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Use advanced Excel and SQL for large dataset analysis and validation
• Gather and document data transformation and financial requirements
• Support testing (UAT), regression, and reconciliation activities
• Create and maintain technical and process documentation
• Automate validation and data preparation processes
• Track development activities using JIRA
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and project issues
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders
• Support project management activities, including tracking, reporting, and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Mathematics / Statistics
• Economics
• Data Analytics or related field

• Strong expertise in:

• SQL querying on complex datasets
• Advanced Excel (data manipulation, validation, reporting)

• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Key to Success:

• Strong Excel-driven data analysis and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• High focus on accuracy, reliability, and timelines
• Ability to validate data, code, and processes
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude