Strategic FP&A Analyst — Growth & Insights

JOHNLEONARD; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong FP&A background to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions. This hybrid role collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree and 3+ years in financial analysis, with expertise in financial reporting, modeling, scenario analysis, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or related finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, statements, and metrics.
• Experience analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Proven experience building and refining financial models.
• Experience with scenario analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Ability to analyze data and support strategic decisions.
• Experience presenting financial reports to leadership.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, QuickBooks or similar ERP/system tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Assist with annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Perform variance analysis and uncover drivers of performance.
• Evaluate financial impact of new initiatives and pricing.
• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Automate recurring financial reports to improve efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and business metrics for management review.
• Support business case development with financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

FP&A

GAAP

Excel Advanced

ERP Systems

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Income Statements

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong FP&A background to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions. This hybrid role collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree and 3+ years in financial analysis, with expertise in financial reporting, modeling, scenario analysis, and ERP systems.