Financial Analyst

Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid - 2 remote days/week

Salary Range: $65K-$80K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

An EdTech Organization is hiring a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) background to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance initiatives. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable financial insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, financial statements, and key financial metrics
• Experience analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Proven experience building and refining financial models
• Experience conducting scenario analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, journal entries, and revenue recognition principles
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making
• Experience preparing financial reports and presentations for leadership teams
• Proficiency with financial systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, conditional formatting, data validation, charting, and reporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support planning and investment decisions
• Assist with annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting processes
• Perform variance analysis and identify key business drivers impacting financial performance
• Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, operational changes, and pricing strategies
• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations for management and executive stakeholders
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Design reporting templates and automate recurring financial reports to improve efficiency
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics
• Support business case development through financial analysis and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial and operational objectives
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and applicable accounting standards
• Maintain documentation of financial models, methodologies, and assumptions

Apply Today

If you're an experienced FP&A professional who enjoys leveraging financial analysis, forecasting, budget planning, and data-driven insights to influence business strategy, we encourage you to apply today.

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