Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a lean and collaborative finance organization in Concord, Massachusetts area on a Contract basis. This position will work closely with the VP of Finance to strengthen planning, reporting, and decision support across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong FP& A expertise, a hands-on approach, and the ability to translate financial insights into practical recommendations for cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities to support short- and long-range business objectives.
• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance trends, business drivers, and strategic opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis to explain results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Partner with teams across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and R& D to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis on topics such as customer lifetime value, acquisition economics, and profitability to improve resource allocation.
• Extract and interpret data from business systems, including NetSuite and Shopify, to produce clear and actionable reporting.
• Assist with documenting finance-related processes and improving consistency in planning and analysis workflows.
• Operate as an independent contributor in a fast-moving environment, supporting a small organization with broad analytical needs
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and business performance review.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc analytical problem-solving.
• Background in consumer goods, manufacturing, or a similarly product-driven environment.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and manage priorities in a lean team setting.
• Experience using NetSuite and working with data from operational or e-commerce platforms such as Shopify.
• Ability to mine, organize, and interpret data to identify trends and support business recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance and non-finance functions.