Hiring: Principal Financial Analyst Company: Capital One Location: Richmond, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:56:44 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, P&L Management, Annual Budgeting, Long-Term Financial Planning, Executive Reporting, KPI Analysis, Business Intelligence Tools, Dashboard Reporting, Strategic Analysis & Planning, Variance Analysis, Peer Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Presentation Skills, Mentoring Experience: - At least 4 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination (required) - At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination (preferred) - At least 3 years of experience in strategic analysis & planning (preferred) Required Skills: - Financial forecasting, executive reporting, and presentation - Developing annual budgets, monthly financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans - Building financial models and analyses to support business growth and strategic initiatives - Analyzing current and past trends in KPIs including revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures - Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends, and analyzing causes of unexpected variance - Analyzing complex financial information to support accurate and timely financial recommendations - Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and analysis - Identifying industry trends and insights related to competitor strategies and financial performance (peer benchmarking) - Performing ad hoc analysis using internal financial systems and external market databases - Implementing and working with Business Intelligence tools and dashboard reports - Relationship building and mentoring junior associates - Managing P&L performance and providing financial insights to influence strategy Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or military experience (required) - 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) - Note: Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position Compensation: - Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 annually - McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 annually - Eligible for 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 (eligibility varies based on full/part-time status, exempt/non-exempt status, and management level) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!