Financial Analyst
- Framingham, MA
- Contract
- Full-time
Framingham, MA 01701
6 MonthsOverview:
Client's Product Development (PD) division is dedicated to creating products that meet the evolving needs of our Merchants and customers, focusing on Brand, Fashion, Price, and Quality.The PD Reporting & Finance team plays a proactive role in enabling data-driven, strategic decisions by delivering key insights and efficiency through innovative reporting, process improvements, and in-depth data analysis.We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join this high-performing team and help drive financial clarity across our division.
This position will focus on managing our existing Quarter Close Financial Reporting process, while driving improvements to transition it into a streamlined month-end reporting cadence. Outside of Financial close periods, you will support and enhance existing tools and processes related to currency exchange, tariffs, cost savings, and planned vs. actuals tracking. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in developing new reporting tools to support budgeting, headcount analysis, time savings initiatives, and quarterly business updates.
This is a great opportunity to make meaningful, dynamic contributions, collaborate cross-functionally, and help shape the future of financial reporting in our organization.Key Responsibilities:
- Own the execution and evolution of the Quarter Close Financial Reporting process, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting across our Apparel, Home, and Accessories businesses.
- Present financial information and insights clearly and concisely to EVP and VP leadership, effectively telling the story behind the numbers to support strategic decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting workflows to enable accurate and timely month-end reporting.
- Maintain and enhance existing financial tools and reports such as Planned vs. Actuals, currency exchange trackers, and cost savings analyses.
- Aid in the transition of existing financial reports to interactive Power BI dashboards, collaborating with the team to enhance automation, visualization, and accessibility.
- Build and manage interactive financial models and tools to support scenario planning and what-if analyses.
- Develop new financial reports and dashboards, including budgeting, headcount, and other key business metrics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Sourcing, Product, IT, Merchandising, and Corporate Finance teams to deliver actionable reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate current tools and processes to identify opportunities for improvement; document updates using flow charts, SOPs, and reference guides.
- Champion efficiency and scalability through process standardization and automation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 5–7 years of business experience, preferably in a financial analyst, reporting, or operations-focused role
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
- Highly organized, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, a passion for data, and comfort working with large datasets
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Power Query, pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint is a must
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, with demonstrated ability to independently design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and data models
- Relational database experience (e.g., SQL or similar) is preferred
- Proven ability to lead or contribute to continuous improvement or process enhancement initiatives