Finance

Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet Capital is seeking a senior financial planning and analysis professional to lead forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range financial planning for technology and corporate expenses in Boston. The role emphasizes cloud cost management, ERP and FP&A tooling, and data visualization to inform strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial management, with strong technology budgeting experience and proficiency with tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• > FinOps certification a plus.
• > 7+ years progressive experience in financial management, with at least 4 years in technology/IT finance.
• > Strong expertise in technology budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning processes.
• > Hands-on experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Athena) and data analysis/visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• > Demonstrated expertise in cloud financial management, cloud pricing models, and cost optimization techniques.
• > Ability to analyze AWS EC2 usage and optimize spend via Reserved Instances/Savings Plans is a plus.
• > Proven ROI analyses and financial modeling experience for technology projects.
• > Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• > Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• > Experience with ERP (Business Central), P2P (Coupa), and FP&A platforms (Anaplan) is a plus.
• > Proficiency in Python or SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• > Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, long‑range financial planning, and what‑if scenario analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
• > Provide budget versus forecast reporting and analytics to leadership, highlighting key trends, variances, and recommendations for improvement.
• > Develop ROI assessments for technology and other strategic projects, leveraging data‑driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive efficient resource deployment.
• > Create analytics and intuitive visualizations for expense visibility, identification of cost‑saving opportunities, and informed budgeting decisions.
• > Work closely with Technology leaders and other cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize cloud/HPC expense, including surveillance of usage/expense trends, collaborating on cost‑saving strategies, and optimizing vendor relationships.
• > Collaborate with Procurement to implement efficient cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing agreements.
• > Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to drive strategic decision‑making and align spend with business goals.
• > Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance transparency.
• > Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and optimization techniques.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Cloud cost management

Data visualization

Financial modeling

ERP experience

Python/SQL

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/BA

FinOps certification

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

Athena

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Business Central

Coupa

Anaplan

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, long‑range financial planning, and what‑if scenario analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide budget versus forecast reporting and analytics to leadership, highlighting key trends, variances, and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop ROI assessments for technology and other strategic projects, leveraging data‑driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive efficient resource deployment.
• Create analytics and intuitive visualizations for expense visibility, identification of cost‑saving opportunities, and informed budgeting decisions.
• Work closely with Technology leaders and other cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize cloud/HPC expense, including performing surveillance of usage/expense trends, collaborating on cost‑saving strategies, and optimizing vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Procurement to implement efficient cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor contracts, and negotiate favorable pricing agreements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners to drive strategic decision‑making and align spend with business goals.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and enhance transparency.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve financial planning, analysis, and optimization techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Financial Operations (FinOps) or similar designation is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 4 years of experience in technology or IT finance.
• Strong expertise in technology budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning processes.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Athena) and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud financial management, cloud pricing models, and cost optimization techniques.
• Ability to analyze AWS EC2 usage and optimize spend via Reserved Instances/Savings Plans is a plus.
• Proven ability to conduct ROI analyses and develop financial models for technology projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience with financial systems, including ERP (such as Business Central), Procure to Pay systems (such as Coupa), and FP&A platforms (such as Anaplan) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python or SQL is a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $240,000 per year. Arrowstreet Capital offers competitive base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. Final placement will consider experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Arrowstreet Capital is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact us to discuss your request.