Position Responsibilities
The Principal Financial Analyst position will report to the Director, Finance. The candidate will play an important role in enhancing the level of financial support provided to the corporate FP&A team. Core responsibilities will include: actively managing the Management P&L consolidation; prepare monthly forecasts, analyze results and provide detailed variance analysis; develop corporate scorecards, dashboards and KPI metrics; collaborate with FP&A, Accounting Operations, G/L Accounting and International Accounting colleagues; identifying risks and opportunities and exhibiting leadership qualities in decision making.
Provide support for annual plan, monthly forecasts and performance reporting.
Quickly develop an understanding of Deltek objectives to effectively play a key role as a business partner.
Support monthly results analysis and reporting - provide detailed explanations for variances, and research open items.
Develop reporting, analyze, and present findings on business operations, working cross-functionally to gather data and automate reporting where possible.
Help identify cost saving and profit maximizing opportunities to improve current processes, and provide more meaningful information to key decision makers.
Prepare dashboards, KPI s and insightful presentations for senior management to concisely summarize performance targets and progress toward initiatives.
Assist with various ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications
Finance, accounting, or related degree preferred
5-7+ years of experience in financial reporting, planning and analysis
Demonstrated analytical and systems skills, and self-driven desire to investigate variance issues
Self-starter capable of managing competing deadlines and requests
Experience with corporate computerized budgeting/accounting systems and multi-dimensional database management tools
Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities & assignments as they are identified
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation

Company Summary
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.