Corporate Finance Analyst

The Bolton Group is engaged on a search for a strong finance professional in Greater Boston. Hybrid schedule (3 in, 2 out).

The Opportunity

We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to own two critical and interconnected mandates: (1) financial planning and analysis, and (2) the company's procurement function by developing processes and controls on vendor management, ROI, and aligning purchasing decisions with business strategy. This is a dual-mandate, high-ownership role that suits an analyst who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to move beyond spreadsheets into impactful business influence.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate FP&A Coverage

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all corporate cost centers, including Technology, Operations, Finance, Recruiting, and all CapEx spend
• Build and maintain monthly reporting packages that surface actionable insights—not just actuals vs. budget, but the story behind the numbers
• Partner with cost center owners to build business cases and driver-based models for headcount plans, vendor spend, and discretionary spend drivers
• Support the annual operating plan process by preparing corporate cost center templates, challenging assumptions, and consolidating submissions
• Conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by the Head of FP&A, CFO, and senior leadership

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Serve as the FP&A point of contact for all corporate vendor spend; own spend visibility, categorization, and rationalization
• Lead or support vendor negotiations on key contracts (software, HR tech, professional services, travel, benefits) with a focus on cost reduction and value optimization
• Build and maintain a vendor ROI framework: define metrics, track utilization, and provide periodic scorecard reporting to leadership
• Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, and usage data to flag risks and opportunities proactively
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure procurement decisions follow policy and are financially sound
• Identify and implement improvements to the procurement process—workflow, approval governance, documentation standards, and vendor onboarding
• Evaluate purchase requests and vendor proposals for financial viability and alignment with operating plan targets

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical role
• Strong financial modeling skills; advanced Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling)
• Experience with budget/forecast processes, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a mindset for building scalable, repeatable processes

Preferred

• Prior exposure to procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management
• Familiarity with ERP or FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive Insights)
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Understanding of contract structures, SLAs, and vendor performance frameworks
• CPA or CFA certification