Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support business performance through insightful reporting, forecasting, and data-driven recommendations in Beverly, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial results, identify trends, and guide decision-making with clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, comfort working with large data sets, and the ability to translate numbers into meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial results and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact business performance.
• Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Prepare variance analyses that compare actual results against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods, highlighting key drivers.
• Conduct ad hoc financial studies and reporting requests to support leadership decisions and evolving business needs.
• Extract, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to improve reporting accuracy and insight generation.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and present clear financial findings.
• Develop recurring reports and dashboards that help monitor performance indicators and support ongoing planning efforts. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis within a corporate, business, or consulting environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, including scenario analysis and forecasting methodologies.
• Proven ability to perform ad hoc analysis and deliver clear recommendations under changing priorities.
• Experience conducting variance analysis and explaining performance drivers to business partners or leadership.
• Proficiency in working with large data sets and applying data mining techniques to uncover actionable insights.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.

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