Financial Analyst II

Job Description

This role supports the Global Services Finance team with a primary focus on month-end close and forecasting activities for all operating expenses (OpEx). Key responsibilities include refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, preparing and reviewing journal entries (accruals and reclasses), performing variance analysis, and maintaining GL mapping. The role will also provide ongoing reporting and forecasting support, track risks and opportunities to forecast, support PO and invoice requests, perform ad hoc analysis, and assist with preparing presentation materials.



The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with SG&A/OpEx management, strong working knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with Oracle (or a similar ERP) and Excel, including working with large data sets and power pivots. The individual should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, work independently with minimal oversight, and build effective relationships with Finance and Accounting partners.



Preferred candidates will have 25 years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in finance or accounting. Experience as a Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, or similar role is highly relevant.



Work location is Marlborough, MA, with an onsite preference; however, remote candidates working East Coast (EST) hours will be considered for the right and timely hire. The assignment is expected to run through July 2026, with the potential to extend based on business needs. The typical schedule falls within a 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EST window, MondayThursday, and will be confirmed at time of hire.

Pay rate range: ****** per hour

Onsite @ Marlborough but open to remote for the right and timely hire

Target Start Date: ASAP

Is timeline flexible? If yes, explain: no

Expected Assignment Duration: through July, with potential to extend depending on business needs

Onesentence business justification for this role: This role will support the Global Service organization, primarily focused on monthend close activities (including journal entries), refreshing and maintaining recurring reports, and maintaining GL mapping.

Success criteria for first 90 days (what success looks like): Able to complete all close and reporting responsibilities with little oversight; understanding of the spend, vendors, and processes

TEAM & ENVIRONMENT:

Team size: Immediate team of 4

Reporting structure / key stakeholders: Finance Director of Global Services

Primary people this role works with: Finance Director, Finance team, Accounting



SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS

Typical schedule: Within 9am-5pm window EST; Monday-Thursday ; would like to agree upon schedule at time of hiring

Shift start time: 9AM EST

Shift end time: 4PM or 5PM EST

Overtime expected (Y/N): N

Weekend work expected (Y/N): N

Travel required (Y/N, % if yes): N

Dress code: business casual if onsite or on video calls


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Top 3 required skills (ranked):

1. OpEx management (reporting, forecasting & variance analysis)

2. Excel, including power pivots, comfortable with large sets of data

3. Oracle or similar ERP

Musthave skills (hard stop if missing): understanding of GAAP accounting

Nicetohave or trainable skills: collaboration

Required certifications or training: Bachelors degree in finance or accounting

Acceptable background examples (even if not a perfect match on paper): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Accountant, Senior Accountant

EXPERIENCE GUARDRAILS

Desired years of experience: 2-5 years of experience

SOFT SKILLS & WORK STYLE

Important soft skills: positive attitude

Preferred work style (independent, teambased, fastpaced, etc.): independent, fast-paced

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Number of interview rounds: 1

Interview format (phone/video/onsite): Video or Onsite

Open to singleround interview for nonsenior roles (Y/N): Yes

AVAILABILITY & DAYONE READINESS

Planned PTO that may affect interviews: n/a

Dayone systems, access, tools, or equipment needed: laptop, Microsoft Suite, Oracle, Essbase

Any additional details that would help identify the right candidate (team dynamic, opportunity sell points, comparable titles, etc.): Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst II, Senior Accountant

Our preference is someone on-site in Marlborough, MA but were open to remote (east coast hours) for the right candidate. The anticipated duration is through July 2026, with potential to extend based on business needs.