Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

BlueWave • Boston, MA

1d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), the Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner to the organization. This role moves beyond data consolidation to provide actionable insights that drive decision-making. You will lead complex financial modeling, oversee the integrity of the budgeting and forecasting processes, and act as a primary consultant to various functional stakeholders and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, with a proven track record of influencing business decisions.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced Excel skills (complex modeling, macros, Power Query) is required. Direct experience with NetSuite and PowerBI is required; experience with Procore is highly preferred.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to synthesize large datasets from multiple business units into cohesive, strategic assumptions.
• Communication: Elite interpersonal skills with the ability to "translate" finance for non-finance stakeholders and present confidently to executive leadership.
• Soft Skills: An entrepreneurial spirit and "advocate of change." You must be a self-starter who is quick to adapt, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Accounting Knowledge: A solid grasp of GAAP to ensure financial analysis aligns with reporting standards.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA
• Experience with Procore

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development of the annual budget and rolling forecasts. Own the financial modeling process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with long-term corporate strategy.
• Performance Insight: Analyze financial data to identify trends and key performance indicators (KPIs). Translate complex data into "the story behind the numbers" to provide high-impact recommendations to senior management.
• Variance Leadership: Direct the monthly variance analysis process (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast). Proactively investigate discrepancies, collaborate with department heads to understand drivers, and propose corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a dedicated finance liaison to business units, providing guidance on financial health, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Visualization: Design and manage comprehensive financial dashboards and executive presentations. Drive the shift toward automated, real-time reporting using PowerBI and NetSuite.
• Process Excellence: Lead the implementation of financial policies and internal controls. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance the speed and accuracy of the finance function.
• Cash & Project Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting and lead ad-hoc financial projects, including ROI analysis for new business opportunities or capital expenditures.

Benefits

• At BlueWave, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized medical coverage and 100% company-paid dental and vision, along with HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
• We also provide a commuting stipend for hybrid Massachusetts-based employees.
• In addition, employees have access to voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance, as well as 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer cell phone reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Time-off benefits include unlimited PTO, 15 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and dedicated volunteer days, supporting flexibility, rest, and time to give back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees