Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance hands-on reporting tasks with thoughtful financial analysis in a part-time, fully remote capacity. The person in this role will help strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities while providing reliable insights during a critical planning period.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze budget performance by comparing planned figures with actual results and highlighting meaningful variances.
• Prepare, review, and validate financial reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports that support budgeting, operational review, and leadership decision-making.
• Assist with forecasting activities and contribute analytical support during the organization's key budget season.
• Enter, organize, and maintain financial data used for reporting, analysis, and presentation materials.
• Create clear summaries and supporting materials that help communicate financial information to stakeholders.
• Partner with internal finance contacts to provide day-to-day budgeting and reporting support where team capacity is limited.
• Take on additional analytical assignments as needed based on business priorities and individual capability.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related reporting work.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data, reports, and analytical models.
• Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis and interpret budget-to-actual results.
• Experience producing accurate reports and identifying discrepancies within financial information.
• Solid analytical skills, including ad hoc analysis and data mining to support business decisions.
• Comfortable handling both detailed administrative tasks and higher-level analytical responsibilities.
• Prior experience in a non-profit environment is preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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