Principal Financial Analyst

Principal Financial Analyst We are seeking an analytic problem solver and curiosity-driven team member to join our Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (“AI/ML”) Technology Finance Team. As a Principal Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will be responsible for financial forecasting, executive reporting and presentation, relationship building, and mentoring junior associates. You will manage P&L performance and provide Technology, Product, and Design Leadership with financial insights to influence strategy and drive to business outcomes. You will support teams that are responsible for some of the most impactful work at Capital One. The Ideal candidate will: Conduct analysis and drive outcomes, relevant insights, and action plans Develop presentations to senior audiences to communicate insights and to influence both business and financial outcomes Partner with business teams to assess the financial implications of ongoing and proposed new initiatives to optimize business performance Foster trusted business partnerships Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams Responsibilities include: Ownership of budgeting and forecasting for areas of responsibility Deliver accurate and meaningful financial management analyses to enable our partners to deliver on their financial and business objectives; contribute to, and deliver, presentations to communicate results, outcomes and actions to senior audiences Provide transparency on costs and drivers, and clearly communicate risks and opportunities to budget targets Address and deliver on ad-hoc requests and special projects, often in an ambiguous environment Independently manage and prioritize workload Demonstrate a passion to learn and continuously develop traditional FP&A and technical skills Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or military experience At least 4 years experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, or a combination 3+ years of experience in strategic analysis & planning At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Financial Analyst Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Financial Analyst Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capit