Principal Financial Analyst – Business Cards & Payments

Capital One

. Formulate and articulate analytics and insights into compelling financial stories .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and modeling, with a strong ability to communicate insights and risks to senior leadership. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and managing P&L performance to drive strategic business outcomes.

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Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingForecastingP&L Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingForecastingP&L ManagementAnalyticsRisk IdentificationPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningMentoring

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationIndependent WorkPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s Degree in FinanceChartered Financial AnalystCertified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementBusiness ObjectivesCost TransparencyFinancial InsightsBusiness Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formulate and articulate analytics and insights into compelling financial stories
Proactively identify and address potential financial risks and opportunities
Foster trusted business relationships, including with senior leaders
Own budgeting and forecasting for assigned areas
Deliver financial management analyses to support financial and business objectives
Contribute to and deliver presentations communicating results, outcomes, and actions to senior audiences
Provide transparency on costs and drivers and communicate risks and opportunities to budget targets
Address ad-hoc requests and special projects, including strategic long-term planning and product roadmaps
Manage and prioritize workload independently
Develop traditional FP&A and technical skills
Manage P&L performance and provide Card Leadership with financial insights to influence strategy and drive business outcomes
Mentor junior associates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 3 years experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance
Preferred: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Preferred: At least 4 years experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination
Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or a combination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free workplace