Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Clarity Innovations is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis for the company.

This role will serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and the executive leadership team, support data-driven decision making by delivering actionable insights, financial modeling, scenario planning and timely analysis on key performance indicators (KPIs).

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and be able to effectively communicate financial results and projections to advise leadership in driving optimal financial performance and maximizing enterprise value in a fast-paced, growth focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the development of annual operating plans, budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and rolling forecasts that align with corporate strategy

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, indirect rate development, and business cases for growth opportunities.

• Analyze financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Translate complex financial data into concise, strategic recommendations for stakeholders

• Oversee and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including consolidated financial statements variance analysis, trend analysis, and executive dashboards.

• Partner with Program Finance, Accounting and Pricing teams to ensure financial alignment on contract performance, revenue recognition, and indirect rate recovery.

• Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate program performance, identify cost efficiencies, and optimize profitability

• Ensure planning processes align with government contracting regulations and internal compliance standards (FAR, CAS, DCAA audit readiness).

• Drive process improvements and systems enhancements across the FP&A function (e.g., forecasting tools, business intelligence dashboards, data automation).

• Must have attention to detail, be hands on modeler, but able to have big-picture perspective

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis is required.  Must have strong Government Contracting (GovCon) experience, preferably in DoD/IC and National Security agencies.

• Experience with financial system implementation and integrations

• Experience leading and developing team

• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements and indirect rate structures

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

• Ability to interact and communicate, both oral and written, with individuals across the organization

• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills

• High ethical standards and understanding of regulatory compliance