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Description CenCore is seeking an entry-level Finance / FP&A Associate to support budgeting ... Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills. * Strong organizational skills and ...

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Finance / FP&A Associate

CenCore LLC

Springville, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Description
CenCore is seeking an entry-level Finance / FP&A Associate to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, pricing analysis, and data validation activities. This full-time, in-person role is based at the Springville/Payson office and is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong analytical skills, financial modeling interest, and the ability to work with financial and operational data across multiple systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
  • Support pricing activities for new business opportunities.
  • Support monthly financial close activities through reporting, reconciliation support, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare recurring management reports, dashboards, and financial performance metrics.
  • Maintain and update financial models used for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Support contract-level revenue, cost, and profitability analysis.
  • Compile, validate, and reconcile financial and operational data from multiple systems.
  • Assist with executive-level presentations, monthly business review materials, and financial summaries.
  • Support Power BI dashboard maintenance, data validation, and report accuracy checks.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making.
  • Help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reports and financial systems.
  • Assist with budgeting process coordination and departmental budget submissions.
  • Support indirect rate analysis and financial compliance activities as assigned.
  • Identify process improvements and reporting automation opportunities to increase efficiency.

Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • 0-3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, business analysis, or related internship experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and multiple reporting sources.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Internship or academic project experience involving financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, or business analytics.
  • Experience working with Power BI, dashboards, financial models, or data visualization tools.
  • Exposure to government contracting, contract finance, indirect rate analysis, or project-based financial reporting.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, or model maintenance.

Skills / Competencies
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and planning support
  • Data validation and quality control
  • Financial modeling and dashboard support
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Professional communication and presentation support
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This is a full-time, in-person position based at the Springville/Payson office. The role is primarily performed in a professional office environment and routinely requires use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move or lift standard office materials.