Top 491 Financial planning analyst Jobs in Boston Ma

Financial Analyst
Vista Higher Learning —Boston, MA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
Financial Analyst (SY26-27)
Boston Public Schools —Boston, MA
- Up to $111,936 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
12d
Budget Analyst
Beth Israel Lahey Health —Charlestown, MA
- $68,640 - $114,712 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospital
Financial Analyst
Fidelity Investments —Boston, MA
- $67,000 - $127,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Loan repayment program
- Tuition reimbursement
6d
FP&A Analyst
Beacon Bank —Boston, MA
- $52,000 - $90,498 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
Financial Data Analyst
New England Life Care —Canton, MA
- $90,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Financial Analyst (FP&A)
MathWorks —Natick, MA
- $127,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Finance Analyst
Iterative Health —Cambridge, MA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
Financial Analyst
BRUNT Workwear —Boston, MA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
Financial Analyst
Analog Devices —Wilmington, MA
- $68,790 - $94,605 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
VIE - FP&A Commercial US
Ipsen Pharma (SAS) —Boston, MA
- Full-time
- English
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Portfolio Analyst
Digital Realty —Boston, MA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Databases
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Financial Analyst
Electroswitch —Weymouth, MA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Finance
Quick Apply
Clinical Research Financial Analyst II CNCT
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. —Boston, MA
- $63,648.00 - $90,750.40 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
Quick Apply
Financial Analyst
The Boston Foundation —Boston, MA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
14d
Financial Analyst 1
Instron —Norwood, MA
- $72,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- ERP systems
SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST, Budget and Planning
Boston University —Boston, MA
- $61,200 - $104,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Financial Analyst
Museum of Fine Arts —Boston, MA
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
Senior Financial Analyst-Revenue Analysis
Beth Israel Lahey Health —Charlestown, MA
- $83,200 - $111,904 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
Commercial Performance & Insights Analyst
Primark —Boston, MA
- $97,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills

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Financial Analyst

Vista Higher Learning -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $80,000 a year

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Cash flow analysis
Data visualization software proficiency
Financial model construction
Balance sheet
Financial statement analysis
Metrics Reporting
Dynamic financial modeling
Communication platforms
Revenue forecasting
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Collaborative technology platforms
Revenue recognition
Data-driven problem-solving
Financial statement interpretation
Profitability analysis
Productivity software
Financial forecasting analysis
Research findings presentation
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication
Organizational budget management
Excel data analysis
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

WHO ARE YOU? You are a financial analyst who leverages your FP&A expertise to uncover valuable insights, using data to help drive business growth. You are also highly detail-oriented and an effective communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.

WHO ARE WE? We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

WHAT IS THIS ROLE ABOUT? As a Financial Analyst here at VHL, you will help provide timely, value-added financial, business support and analysis to the organization by analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, preparing reports, and evaluating business performance. Working closely with the Financial Manager and stakeholders, your insights into budgets, investments, and financial risks, will help to ensure alignment with organizational goals, drive strategic planning and operational efficiency.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Decision Making

Support strategic planning and investment decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing.
Contribute to the development and refinement of budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
Evaluate financial implications of business initiatives, pricing strategies, and operational changes and provide variance analysis with root-cause insights to support business performance improvement.
Assist in documenting key assumptions and methodologies used in financial models to support transparency and review.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, anticipate potential challenges and work independently to address them.

Reporting, Dashboards & Performance Analysis

Assist in preparing clear, concise financial presentations and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
Effectively gather, structure, and interpret moderately complex financial data, identify patterns and inconsistencies and translate into actionable insights and visualizations to support storytelling in reports.
Develop standardized templates and automate reporting processes where possible to enhance efficiency.
Track and analyze key metrics such as revenue growth, margin trends, cost drivers, and ROI to assess business health.
Support the design and continuous refinement of performance scorecards or KPIs dashboards.
Apply logical reasoning and attention to detail to support decision-making and contribute to problem-solving efforts.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with operational goals and project timelines.
Participate in business case development with other departments, providing financial input on feasibility and ROI.
Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures, as well as external audit and regulatory requirements.
Lead small to mid-sized projects or workstreams with minimal oversight.
Plan and prioritize tasks, coordinate with stakeholders, manage risks, and ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.

YOU MUST HAVE (MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3+ years of work experience in a corporate Financial Analyst or FP&A role
Financial Reporting and Analysis Experience
- Solid foundation in FP&A, financial reporting and analysis, with the ability to interpret and synthesize key financial metrics
- Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Skilled in building and refining financial models and conducting scenario analyses to support planning and decision-making
- Capable of performing ratio analysis to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics
- Working knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), including journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition practices
- Able to conduct variance analysis, identify performance drivers, and assist in developing accurate forecasts and budgets

Financial Acumen
- Capable of independently analyzing financial data to uncover trends, assess performance, and highlight opportunities for cost optimization or revenue growth
- Apply solid understanding of financial principles to support departmental goals and contribute to strategic discussion
- Prepare clear, concise financial reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to managers and stakeholders
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information
Technical Skills
- Proficient in financial and accounting platforms
- Familiar with ERP systems
- Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, charting, conditional formatting, data validation, and lookup functions
- Skilled in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Effective in leveraging digital communication and collaboration platforms to support team and project efficiency

IDEAL IF YOU HAVE or ARE (PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

Familiarity with MS Great Plains (GP)
Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar
Experience working for a US-based company
Experience working in the education, publishing or similar industry

LOCATION: Boston-Hybrid

Position requires current residence within the United States of America and willingness to work a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday in-office Hybrid schedule in our Boston, MA office location. Relocation assistance is not available.

SALARY: $65k-$80k annual

This position is salaried and is eligible for an annual incentive based on employee and organizational performance.

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