Senior FP&A Analyst, Shared Services (AI-Driven Insights)

Cambridge Associates LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC seeks an FP&A Financial Analyst – Shared Services to manage monthly and quarterly reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting. You will partner with Accounting & Finance, Legal, Human Capital and other corporate functions to deliver insightful analyses that inform leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data integrity, and the deployment of AI-powered tools to streamline reporting and improve forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A / budgeting / forecasting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (INDEX MATCH; complex SUMIF, Pivot Tables, V/H Lookups).
• Experience with Enterprise Planning tools (e.g., Oracle EPM).
• Able to manage complex financial data
• Strong and well‑rounded project management experience, time management skills, attention to detail and ability to multi‑task with often competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting & Finance, Legal, Human Capital and other corporate function leaders to build the annual budget and complete monthly forecasts
• Maintain and enhance financial models within the enterprise planning tool, ensuring data integrity across cost centers
• Analyze headcount, vendor spend, and departmental cost trends and deliver monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) with clear, actionable commentary
• Business partnering: Prepare monthly/quarterly P&L reviews, dashboards, and executive‑ready summaries for Shared Services leadership
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for assigned corporate functions, translating financial data into operational insight
• Support ad hoc analyses for leadership, including cost‑benefit analysis, scenario planning, and resource allocation decisions
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline reporting and forecasting processes — reducing manual effort and cycle time
• Champion the adoption of AI‑powered tools (e.g., AI for enhanced reporting, automation for data reconciliation, anomaly detection in spend data) within the FP&A function
• Partner with Financial Systems teams to optimize configuration and functionality of the enterprise planning/forecasting tool

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

Oracle EPM

Data analytics

Financial modeling

Excellent communication

Project management

Job description

Cambridge Associates LLC seeks an FP&A Financial Analyst – Shared Services to manage monthly and quarterly reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting. You will partner with Accounting & Finance, Legal, Human Capital and other corporate functions to deliver insightful analyses that inform leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data integrity, and the deployment of AI-powered tools to streamline reporting and improve forecasting accuracy.