AllSTEM Connections is actively recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients—a leading organization known for innovation and excellence in the digital product space. We are excited to share this opportunity with professionals who are passionate about design systems, user experience, and collaborative product development. If the role aligns with your background and career goals, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward joining a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Position Title

• Budget & Financial Analyst Hourly Pay Rate (w2 Role)
• USD 55/hr
• USD 60/hr Contract End Date
• 01/02/2027 Hybrid Position (2 days onsite: Tuesday and Wednesday) Location
• Framingham , MA 01701 Contract-to-hire opportunity Potential for extension
• Immediate Hire
• Please email your resume to me deepthimj@allstemconnections.com
• Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Budget & Financial Planning Analyst to provide analytical support that drives operational performance and supports senior leadership decision-making.

This role is responsible for developing and managing labor, expense, and sales plans across multiple locations, analyzing performance trends, forecasting future results, and providing actionable insights to business leaders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budgeting, financial planning, operational analysis, and reporting within a fast-paced, multi-location environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with finance teams, operational leaders, and senior stakeholders while influencing planning and forecasting decisions. Key Responsibilities Develop monthly labor and controllable expense plans for individual locations. Analyze historical trends and operational metrics to support forecasting and planning activities. Provide weekly and monthly reporting that measures performance against budget and prior periods. Partner with business leaders to review results, identify trends, and recommend actions. Support monthly operational planning, rolling forecasts, and month-end close activities. Create and improve budgeting methodologies, procedures, and reporting processes. Conduct ad hoc financial analyses supporting sales growth and profitability initiatives.

Assess key performance indicators including:

Sales Labor productivity Wage rates Attrition Operating expenses Support administrative finance activities, including invoice processing and related tasks. Required Qualifications 8+ years of budget preparation, budgeting administration, forecasting, and financial planning experience in a multi-unit environment Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, financial modeling) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline Experience supporting operational planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new financial systems and applications Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Experience analyzing operational metrics and translating findings into business recommendations Preferred Qualifications Retail industry experience Executive-level presentation and communication skills Experience supporting multi-location or store-based operations

Pay:

$55.00

• $60.

00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Framingham, MA 01701