Functional Advantage Financial Analyst

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: At CGI, we empower our professionals with limitless opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the clients and communities we serve. As one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting services firms, we combine global reach with local accountability—delivering solutions that reshape how government agencies operate. CGI Advantage, our unified ERP platform, is purpose built for government and backed by more than 46 years of public sector expertise. Modern, secure, and intuitive, CGI Advantage is trusted by government organizations nationwide and strengthened by an active user community that champions innovation and continuous improvement. When agencies partner with CGI, they gain not only a powerful technology platform, but also the strength of CGI’s global network of specialists and our deep commitment to public sector success. We are seeking a Functional Advantage Financial Analyst / Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing team. This role is critical in helping government agencies modernize their financial operations and adopt CGI Advantage Financial Management. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in public sector financial processes along with excellent communication and solution building skills. As the Finance SME, you will lead client facing solution discussions, deliver impactful demonstrations, support RFP/RFI development, and collaborate with technical and delivery teams to shape successful implementations. You will play a visible and influential role bridging your finance expertise with CGI Advantage product knowledge to guide clients through transformation journeys that improve accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency across their financial ecosystems. Location Options: Fairfax, VA | Dallas/Belton, TX | Denver, CO | Knoxville, TN | Lafayette, LA | Henderson, NV Hybrid Work Model: Onsite 2–3 days per week Your future duties and responsibilities: 1. Finance Solution Evangelism & Demonstrations • Lead client-facing presentations and workshops highlighting CGI Advantage Financial Management. • Deliver tailored demos across key public sector finance functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, fund accounting, encumbrance control, grants/project accounting, cash management, and financial reporting/compliance. 2. Presales & Proposal Support • Serve as the finance SME for RFP/RFI responses, ensuring alignment with government financial requirements. • Partner with sales/proposal teams to develop solution narratives, pricing, and implementation approaches. • Support bid defenses and client Q&A by clearly articulating CGI Advantage Financials’ value. 3. Finance Solution Design & Integration • Analyze client financial processes, gaps, and modernization goals. • Design finance solution architectures integrating CGI Advantage with ERP, HR, procurement, and revenue systems. • Support API-based integration planning (Azure preferred) and ensure alignment with public sector standards, including chart of accounts, internal controls, audit readiness, cost allocation, and regulatory compliance. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory • Build strong relationships with finance, accounting, and IT stakeholders across government agencies. • Lead discovery sessions and translate requirements into actionable financial system designs. • Serve as a key liaison between clients and CGI product/delivery teams to ensure financial requirements and enhancements are met. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: • 7 to 10 years of proven experience in presales, solution engineering, or consulting for SaaS platforms or ERP systems. • Strong understanding of public sector finance processes, including: o Fund accounting o General ledger and subledger operations o Encumbrances, obligations, and commitments o Accounts payable, receivable, and cash management o Grants and project accounting o Financial reporting (GASB, state-specific standards) • Demonstrated success preparing RFP/RFI responses and solution proposals. • Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences. • Experience with government operational processes (Finance, HR, Procurement) is a plus. • Experience with analytics/reporting tools such as Power BI for financial performance visualization. • Ability to configure and present demo environments tailored to financial scenarios. • Strong collaboration, interpersonal skills, and a team-first mindset. CGI anticipates accepting applications through April 30,2026. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $51,400.00 - $113,100.00. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs LI-KB5 Skills: Sales Support Software as a Service What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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