Financial Analyst Jobs in Alabama
Financial Analyst jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, where established employers like Regions Financial Corporation, Protective Life, and the University of Alabama Health Services System maintain active finance teams. The market draws candidates with backgrounds in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, and investment analysis, with openings at the entry, mid-career, and senior levels. Birmingham anchors the state's banking and insurance sector, while Huntsville's defense and aerospace growth has created steady demand for analysts skilled in government contract finance and budget management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Financial Analyst
Offset Strategic Services, LLC (OSS)
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite Government Support)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, as required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required based on contract requirements
About Offset Strategic Services (OSS)
Offset Strategic Services, LLC (OSS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. We provide professional, technical, engineering, and program management services supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal Government customers.
At OSS, our mission is to "Make a Difference" in the lives of our employees, customers, communities, and the Warfighter. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, supporting our nation's defense, and fostering a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Position Overview
OSS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to provide onsite financial management and analytical support to a U.S. Army Government customer in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Financial Analyst will support Government personnel with financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and program execution activities. The successful candidate will assist with analyzing financial data, monitoring program expenditures, developing cost estimates, and preparing financial documentation to support informed decision-making and effective resource management.
This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Government personnel and program stakeholders in a mission-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide financial management, budget analysis, and cost analysis support to Government personnel and program teams.
- Assist with the development, monitoring, and execution of program budgets, financial plans, and funding requirements.
- Analyze financial data, expenditures, obligations, and funding allocations to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, budget execution summaries, spend plans, funding status reports, and financial forecasts.
- Conduct cost analysis and assist with developing cost estimates for Government programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and identify potential funding shortfalls, discrepancies, trends, and execution risks.
- Analyze contract burn rates, develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), and forecast incremental funding requirements to identify potential funding shortfalls and support timely funding actions.
- Support the preparation of budget submissions, funding requests, financial documentation, and program reviews.
- Assist with financial reconciliation, data validation, and resolution of discrepancies across financial records and reporting systems.
- Analyze historical cost data, financial trends, and resource requirements to support planning and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, tracking tools, and briefing materials.
- Prepare financial summaries, reports, and presentations for Government leadership.
- Coordinate with Government financial managers, program personnel, contracting representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Support financial reviews, budget execution meetings, and program management activities.
- Assist with tracking labor costs, contract expenditures, and other program-related financial information.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, DoD, and Army financial management policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, cost tracking, and budget execution processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Government program requirements.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the position and may be adjusted based on specific Government contract requirements and mission needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, accounting, or financial management.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting principles.
- Experience analyzing financial data, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing contract expenditures, developing financial forecasts, and projecting future funding requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an onsite Government environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, or other federal Government programs.
- Experience providing financial management or cost analysis support to a Government Program Management Office (PMO) or similar organization.
- Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
- Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR).
- Experience with Government appropriations, including Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding.
- Familiarity with Army financial management systems, including General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), or similar systems.
- Experience developing cost estimates, budget forecasts, spend plans, and financial execution reports.
- Ability to assess contract financial performance, project funding exhaustion dates, and recommend timely incremental funding actions.
- Understanding of Government funding requirements, financial controls, and fiscal law principles.
- Experience supporting financial analysis for engineering, research, development, or technical programs.
- Experience preparing financial reports and briefings for Government leadership.
- Active DoD security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to interpret financial information and provide clear, concise recommendations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional working relationships with Government customers and team members.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and program information.
- Strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a mission-focused environment.
- Ability to support multiple tasks and priorities while meeting established deadlines.
Why Join OSS?
At OSS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with OSS paying 75% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with traditional and Roth options, immediate eligibility and vesting
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
- Company-paid telehealth services.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Voluntary supplemental insurance benefits.
OSS is proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work award recipient and a multiple-time HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Offset Strategic Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Join Our Team!
At OSS, we are committed to supporting the mission of our Government customers while making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are a dedicated financial professional who values accuracy, teamwork, and meaningful work in support of our nation's defense, we encourage you to apply and become part of the OSS Team.
Join us in making a difference for our employees, customers, communities, and the Warfighter!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Financial Analyst
Offset Strategic Services, LLC (OSS)
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite Government Support)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, as required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required based on contract requirements
About Offset Strategic Services (OSS)
Offset Strategic Services, LLC (OSS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. We provide professional, technical, engineering, and program management services supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal Government customers.
At OSS, our mission is to "Make a Difference" in the lives of our employees, customers, communities, and the Warfighter. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, supporting our nation's defense, and fostering a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Position Overview
OSS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to provide onsite financial management and analytical support to a U.S. Army Government customer in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Financial Analyst will support Government personnel with financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and program execution activities. The successful candidate will assist with analyzing financial data, monitoring program expenditures, developing cost estimates, and preparing financial documentation to support informed decision-making and effective resource management.
This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Government personnel and program stakeholders in a mission-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide financial management, budget analysis, and cost analysis support to Government personnel and program teams.
- Assist with the development, monitoring, and execution of program budgets, financial plans, and funding requirements.
- Analyze financial data, expenditures, obligations, and funding allocations to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, budget execution summaries, spend plans, funding status reports, and financial forecasts.
- Conduct cost analysis and assist with developing cost estimates for Government programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and identify potential funding shortfalls, discrepancies, trends, and execution risks.
- Analyze contract burn rates, develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), and forecast incremental funding requirements to identify potential funding shortfalls and support timely funding actions.
- Support the preparation of budget submissions, funding requests, financial documentation, and program reviews.
- Assist with financial reconciliation, data validation, and resolution of discrepancies across financial records and reporting systems.
- Analyze historical cost data, financial trends, and resource requirements to support planning and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, tracking tools, and briefing materials.
- Prepare financial summaries, reports, and presentations for Government leadership.
- Coordinate with Government financial managers, program personnel, contracting representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Support financial reviews, budget execution meetings, and program management activities.
- Assist with tracking labor costs, contract expenditures, and other program-related financial information.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, DoD, and Army financial management policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, cost tracking, and budget execution processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Government program requirements.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the position and may be adjusted based on specific Government contract requirements and mission needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, accounting, or financial management.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting principles.
- Experience analyzing financial data, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing contract expenditures, developing financial forecasts, and projecting future funding requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an onsite Government environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, or other federal Government programs.
- Experience providing financial management or cost analysis support to a Government Program Management Office (PMO) or similar organization.
- Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
- Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR).
- Experience with Government appropriations, including Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, or Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding.
- Familiarity with Army financial management systems, including General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), or similar systems.
- Experience developing cost estimates, budget forecasts, spend plans, and financial execution reports.
- Ability to assess contract financial performance, project funding exhaustion dates, and recommend timely incremental funding actions.
- Understanding of Government funding requirements, financial controls, and fiscal law principles.
- Experience supporting financial analysis for engineering, research, development, or technical programs.
- Experience preparing financial reports and briefings for Government leadership.
- Active DoD security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to interpret financial information and provide clear, concise recommendations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional working relationships with Government customers and team members.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and program information.
- Strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a mission-focused environment.
- Ability to support multiple tasks and priorities while meeting established deadlines.
Why Join OSS?
At OSS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with OSS paying 75% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with traditional and Roth options, immediate eligibility and vesting
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
- Company-paid telehealth services.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Voluntary supplemental insurance benefits.
OSS is proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work award recipient and a multiple-time HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Offset Strategic Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Join Our Team!
At OSS, we are committed to supporting the mission of our Government customers while making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are a dedicated financial professional who values accuracy, teamwork, and meaningful work in support of our nation's defense, we encourage you to apply and become part of the OSS Team.
Join us in making a difference for our employees, customers, communities, and the Warfighter!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Financial Analyst Job Market in Alabama
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial analyst jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience with Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- CFA designation or active progress toward the CFA charter preferred for senior roles
- Two or more years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to leadership
Financial Analyst Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial analyst in Alabama?
Most financial analyst positions in Alabama require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration at minimum. Alabama does not require a state-issued license to work as a financial analyst in a corporate or institutional setting, but pursuing the CFA charter significantly strengthens candidacy for investment and senior FP&A roles. Entry-level candidates often move through rotational finance programs at Alabama's large banking and insurance employers before specializing.
How much do financial analysts make in Alabama?
Financial analysts in Alabama earn a median of about $91,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,200 for the lowest 10% to over $157,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire financial analysts in Alabama?
Employers hiring financial analysts in Alabama right now include Augmentis, Thompson Gray, and Mission Pet Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Birmingham-based financial institutions and Huntsville's defense contractors are among the most consistent sources of open analyst roles in the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most financial analyst jobs?
Birmingham, Huntsville, and Redstone Arsenal lead Alabama in financial analyst openings. Birmingham drives the largest share, anchored by the regional headquarters of major banks and insurance carriers, while Huntsville's defense and aerospace sector supports strong demand for government contract finance analysts, and Montgomery's concentration of state agencies and healthcare organizations accounts for steady public-sector openings.
Are there remote financial analyst jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and more than most fields. Financial analysis is desk-based and data-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements across industries. About 67% of financial analyst openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption across corporate finance and FP&A teams. Roles focused on financial reporting, budgeting, and modeling tend to be the most remote-eligible.
How can I get hired as a financial analyst in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a financial analyst associate or rotational program, which Regions Financial Corporation and Protective Life both run for recent graduates in Birmingham. Candidates with accounting backgrounds can also move laterally from staff accountant or accounts payable roles, which several Alabama manufacturers and healthcare systems use as a pipeline into analyst positions. Completing even one level of the CFA exam or earning an Excel or financial modeling certificate gives a resume a concrete edge over candidates with equivalent degrees.
Where can I find and apply to financial analyst jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to financial analyst jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that fit your experience level and background, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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