Financial Analyst

MathWorks; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MathWorks in Natick, MA seeks a motivated Financial Analyst to support planning and revenue analysis in a dynamic environment. The hybrid work model allows flexibility between office and home. The successful candidate will manage financial forecasts, analyze performance metrics, and develop models using tools such as Excel and Anaplan. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional work experience required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Strong analytical skills with structured financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning and forecast processes, focusing on revenue.
• Analyze revenue metrics to support forecasting and reporting.
• Build and enhance financial models for performance tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to support planning, forecasting, and revenue analysis in a dynamic, evolving environment. This role combines strong analytical execution, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to support data driven decision-making and improve visibility into business performance.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Support components of the annual planning and recurring forecast processes, with a focus on revenue and key business drivers.
• Gather, analyze, and validate inputs from business partners to ensure forecasts are accurate, complete, and well understood.
• Analyze actual revenue/bookings versus plan and help explain key drivers, trends, and variances.
• Partner with Sales Operations and other teams to ensure data consistency and alignment on assumptions.

Revenue Analytics & Insights

• Analyze revenue and performance metrics (e.g., revenue trends, customer behavior, renewals, and growth drivers) to support forecasting and management reporting.
• Identify trends, risks, and areas of change and elevate insights to FP&A leadership.
• Contribute to analyses that help inform business decisions and highlight areas requiring further attention.

Modeling & Data Management

• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models supporting revenue forecasting, performance tracking, and analysis.
• Improve model accuracy and consistency by updating assumptions, incorporating new data, and documenting logic.
• Use tools such as Excel, Anaplan, Snowflake, and other analytics platforms to support planning and reporting activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree, or equivalent experience) is required.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles; experience in a technology or SaaS environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with structured financial data and models.
• Solid financial modeling and Excel skills, with an interest in developing deeper FP&A expertise.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with planning or analytics tools (e.g., Anaplan, Snowflake, Power BI) is a plus.