Financial Management Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse

. Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects for Department of War clients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMcLean • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance transformation projects, with a focus on modernizing financial operations and improving performance management. Proficient in data analytics and automation tools, delivering actionable insights while ensuring compliance with federal financial standards.

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Finance Transformation ProjectsData AnalyticsTableauProject ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementFinancial ProcessesAI-Driven ModelsAutomationPerformance ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisPythonRSQLDashboards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationSynthesis of Complex InformationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BIPowerAppsServiceNowDatabricksSnowflakePalantir

Certifications & Qualifications

AgileScrumProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)SAFe

Industry Keywords

Federal Financial PoliciesAudit ReadinessOrganizational DesignOperational EfficiencyChange Management Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPPythonServiceNowSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects for Department of War clients
Assess current-state financial processes, identify pain points, and design future-state solutions
Modernize financial operations, improve transparency, and strengthen performance management
Drive adoption of Tableau, Power BI, PowerApps, ServiceNow, Databricks, Snowflake, and Palantir
Build dashboards, automate workflows, and develop AI-driven models for financial data analysis
Advise senior client executives on federal financial policies and audit readiness
Manage and mentor project teams across analytics, automation, and financial management
Promote organizational readiness and adoption through structured change management strategies
Deliver actionable insights, improve operational efficiency, enable auditability, and modernize financial processes in alignment with federal standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
Four (4) or more years of experience in financial management consulting or related roles
Demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting operations and transformation initiatives
Hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, and AI tools applied to financial management use cases
Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex information and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments
Active SECRET or higher-level clearance preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Project Management (PMP, CSM, SAFe) preferred
Experience with Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik preferred
Background in change management or organizational design within financial environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Up to 10% travel