Senior Financial Analyst - Close & Consolidations

Boston Scientific; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,100 - 142,600; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Close & Consolidation Analyst to optimize the global month-end close and consolidation processes. This role will ensure the accuracy of financial data and act as a liaison between Finance, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and IT.

The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial close management, strong skills in Oracle HFM and advanced Excel, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. A commitment to data quality and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A experience in financial close and consolidations.
• Strong understanding of consolidation accounting and intercompany structures.
• Experience with Oracle FCCS implementations and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Manage and reconcile Oracle EPCM allocation and consolidation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Financial close management

Oracle HFM

Data reconciliation

Advanced Excel

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle Smart View

Job description

About the role

The Senior Close & Consolidation Analyst will play a critical role in supporting and optimizing the global month‑end close and consolidation processes. This position ensures the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial consolidation data across Oracle HFM, Oracle FCCS, and Oracle EPCM allocation processes. The role serves as a key liaison between Finance, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and IT, supporting current‑state Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) operations while driving the transition to Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS).

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance support partner for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
• Monitor and support Oracle HFM close activities, ensuring timely execution of consolidation, intercompany eliminations, ownership calculations, and reporting processes.
• Support the implementation, testing, and ongoing management of Oracle FCCS.
• Manage and support Oracle EPCM allocation processes, ensuring accurate execution, reconciliation, and transparency of allocation methodologies.
• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and IT teams to ensure financial data integrity across source systems, ERP platforms, and EPM applications.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve consolidation, data load, mapping, and close process issues; coordinate resolution efforts with technical and business stakeholders.
• Perform detailed data reconciliations and validation activities between ERP, HFM, FCCS, EPCM, and reporting applications.
• Support close governance through monitoring controls, audit readiness, documentation maintenance, and evidence retention.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on close automation, process standardization, system optimization, and AI‑enabled efficiencies.
• Participate in testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, and change management activities associated with Oracle FCCS migration and ERP transformation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver user training, process documentation, and knowledge transfer materials for supported EPM applications.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to identify process risks, control gaps, and opportunities to improve close cycle efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and strategic finance transformation initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience supporting financial close, consolidations, and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of consolidation accounting, intercompany eliminations, ownership structures, and close management processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Oracle Smart View.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a focus on data quality, process control, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) in a close and consolidation environment.
• Experience with Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS), including implementation, testing, administration, or end‑user support.
• Experience supporting Oracle Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management (EPCM) allocation models and related financial processes.
• Strong financial analysis, project management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, documentation standards, and evidence retention requirements.

Requisition ID: 630792

Minimum Salary: $75100

Maximum Salary: $142600

Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.