Financial Specialist (FP&A)

How you'll contribute:

Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast

• Includes the preparation of information and calculation execution of existing processes to support the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.  Enhance documentation of existing models and processes.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Assist in updating calculations (and enhancing documentation) for various reporting processes related to financial analysis of results.  Perform ad hoc analyses to support requests by management.

Collaborate with multiple Business Partners across the Organization

• Develop relationships with Accounting, Operations, Credit Risk, etc. to gather inputs and research questions.

Communication and Presentation

• Work with the team to update Board presentations and other monthly/quarterly reporting to effectively communicate results for senior team members to present.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Finance or Accounting degree preferred. Additional equivalent experience above the required minimum may substitute.
• 0-2 years of experience with financial modeling/analysis.
• 0-2 years of experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional equivalent education above the required minimum may substitute for level of experience.

Nice to have:

• Financial analysis, statistical, and modeling skills.
• Experience in financial services/student loan industry.
• Coding experience building Excel Macros in VBA will be considered favorably.

• VB, VBA and Smartview experience is a plus.

Why you’ll like it here:

Navient’s Herndon office provides a welcoming, well‑equipped workspace with amenities that support the workday, including food options, shared spaces, and an onsite gym. We also offer tools and resources that support learning, development, and long‑term career growth.

In addition to meaningful work, Navient offers a benefits package designed to support balance, flexibility, and long‑term wellbeing.

Benefits designed with balance in mind.

Navient’s benefits are thoughtfully designed to support employees from day one, with an emphasis on stability, flexibility, and long‑term support. From health coverage to financial security and time away, our approach is simple: provide meaningful support that helps work feel sustainable.

What’s included:

• Paid time off that begins accruing on Day 1, plus My Day and paid company holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with access to health advocacy support.

• A 401(k) plan with employer match to support long‑term financial security.

• Company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources, including digital health and chronic‑condition support.

• Family planning resources.

• Pet insurance.

• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and our e-learning platform.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Depending on the needs of our business, the successful candidate may be subject to further background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

EOE Race/Ethnicity/Sex/Disability/Protected Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Navient Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

Navient is a drug free workplace.