Sr. Financial Analyst

Role: Sr. Financial Analyst

Location: Quincy, MA

6+ month contract

Position Overview:

Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support the financial management of a complex IT portfolio. This role combines advanced financial analysis with project coordination responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, and process improvement across multiple programs and funding sources.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key financial partner to program and technology leaders, providing budget development, financial forecasting, reporting, and expenditure analysis while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound financial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Working closely with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Financial Analyst will support effective financial stewardship through accurate reporting, proactive fiscal management, and continuous process improvement. While the role utilizes project management principles to coordinate financial activities, its primary focus remains financial planning, analysis, reporting, and budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development, tracking, and management of operating budgets, spending plans, and financial forecasts.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and recommend adjustments based on spending trends and business priorities.
• Develop financial projections and forecasting models to support annual planning and long-term budgeting activities.
• Monitor expenditures across multiple programs, contracts, and funding sources.
• Support fiscal year-end activities, reconciliations, and budget adjustments.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for leadership.
• Develop and maintain reporting templates, dashboards, and tracking tools.
• Perform reconciliations and validate financial data to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support audit requests and compliance reporting requirements.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting practices, and internal controls.

Program Financial Management

• Serve as a financial resource and liaison for assigned programs and stakeholders.
• Support budget planning, expenditure reviews, funding requests, and financial documentation.
• Review vendor invoices and contract expenditures for accuracy and funding compliance.
• Monitor spending, encumbrances, and funding allocations, identifying potential issues proactively.
• Support procurement planning through cost analysis, estimates, and funding assessments.
• Partner with business and technical teams to evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives and operational changes.
• Provide financial insights that support budgeting, funding, and resource allocation decisions.

What You Bring

You are a collaborative finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving and process improvement. You thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple financial workstreams simultaneously, and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or reporting.
• Experience supporting financial activities across multiple programs, projects, or business units.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure management, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA, PMP, CGFM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale IT organizations or technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, financial reporting, and funding management processes.
• Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, or similar reporting and collaboration tools.
• Experience developing financial dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics.