Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support key finance operations and deliver meaningful insight that helps guide business decisions in Marlborough, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across month-end activities, analytical reporting, and process-focused initiatives within a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing financial analyses, reviewing account activity, and assisting with journal entry-related tasks.
• Build and maintain financial models that help evaluate performance, forecast results, and support planning decisions.
• Investigate variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, then summarize findings for finance leadership and business partners.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to address operational and financial questions, using data to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets to improve reporting accuracy and uncover business insights.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and helping implement more effective financial workflows.
• Assist with special projects that require analytical support, cross-functional coordination, and clear presentation of results.

Qualifications:

• Experience in financial analysis with the ability to interpret results and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including the ability to create structured analyses for forecasting and decision support.
• Hands-on experience performing ad hoc financial analysis in response to changing business needs.
• Proficiency in variance analysis, including identifying drivers behind fluctuations in revenue, expenses, or other key metrics.
• Ability to use data mining techniques to extract, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts related to month-end close and journal entry support.
• Advanced analytical thinking, attention to detail, and comfort working with large volumes of financial data.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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