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Financial Analyst POST NUMBER: 482606

Boston, MA

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional to support centralized budget planning and financial operations. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights into financial performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen budget oversight across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial analysis, budget reconciliation, and data modeling, along with the ability to communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile personnel cost data across human capital systems and financial management platforms to ensure alignment with approved funding
  • Review and process funding-related workflow items, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals
  • Generate reports and dashboards from financial, HR, and legacy systems to support data-driven decision-making
  • Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual budget planning cycles and periodic budget reviews
  • Maintain and enhance short- and long-term financial forecasting tools
  • Analyze budget performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization
  • Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes
  • Support distribution and tracking of finalized budgets across departments
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret financial results and develop performance metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 4–8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or a related discipline
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (such as SAP) is a plus
  • Solid understanding of budgeting processes and accounting principles
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Experience interacting with senior leadership and presenting financial insights clearly
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-08-06

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