Financial Analyst

Vaco Recruiter Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional to support centralized budget planning and financial operations, partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights into financial performance and strengthen budget oversight.

Responsibilities include reconciling personnel cost data, reviewing funding-related workflows, generating reports and dashboards, assisting in annual budgeting, improving forecasting tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of budgeting processes and accounting principles.
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

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.

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

Benefits: 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.