Financial Analyst
Location: Quincy, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 9, 2026
Job ID: 651856
Job Description
The Financial Analyst performs financial activities including forecasting, modeling, budgeting, and reporting for the Finance team.
Responsibilities:- Supports the development and preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts by partnering with department leaders to monitor operating expenses, review expense trends, analyze actual vs forecast variances, and identify risks and opportunities
- Works directly with Accounting team to ensure proper expense coding, accruals, reclasses, and timely month-end close activities
- Maintains and enhances financials models used for expense planning
- Communicates results to business leaders through effective and efficient summaries and presentations
- Supports ad hoc financial analysis, process improvements, and reporting automation to strengthen FP&A expense management capabilities
Qualifications :
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Strong analytical skills necessary to synthesize large quantities of data, identify trends and drivers; use results to create insightful analysis -
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment -
Ability to build partnerships, influence decisions, work in a collaborative style -
Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field (MBA and/or CPA a plus)
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience in financial planning, model building, and reporting
- Advanced Excel
- Salary range is 80-85k annually
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
