Senior Financial Analyst

Vista Higher Learning

. Support strategic planning and investment decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and budget forecasting, with a strong foundation in FP&A and financial reporting. Proficient in translating complex financial data into actionable insights and visualizations for strategic decision-making.

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Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisBudget ForecastingFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisScenario AnalysisIncome Statement PreparationBalance Sheet PreparationCash Flow Statement PreparationRatio AnalysisForecast DevelopmentCost OptimizationRevenue Growth AnalysisKPI Dashboard Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceERP SystemsNetSuiteQuickBooks

Industry Keywords

FP&AGAAPIFRSFinancial Reporting StandardsCorporate Finance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategic planning and investment decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
Contribute to budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
Evaluate financial implications of business initiatives, pricing strategies, and operational changes
Provide variance analysis with root-cause insights to improve business performance
Document key assumptions and methodologies used in financial models
Identify improvement opportunities and anticipate potential challenges
Prepare financial presentations and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders
Gather, structure, and interpret moderately complex financial data
Translate financial data into actionable insights and visualizations
Develop standardized templates and automate reporting processes
Track revenue growth, margin trends, cost drivers, and ROI
Support performance scorecards and KPI dashboards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with operational goals and timelines
Participate in business case development, providing financial feasibility and ROI input
Ensure adherence to internal policies, audit requirements, and regulations
Lead small to mid-sized projects or workstreams with minimal oversight
Plan and prioritize tasks, coordinate stakeholders, manage risks, and meet quality standards and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
3+ years of work experience in a corporate Financial Analyst or FP&A role requiring collaboration and communication across multiple internal teams
Solid foundation in FP&A, financial reporting and analysis
Ability to interpret and synthesize key financial metrics
Proficiency preparing and analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Skill building and refining financial models and conducting scenario analyses
Ability to perform ratio analysis evaluating liquidity, profitability, and solvency metrics
Working knowledge of accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS, journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition practices
Ability to conduct variance analysis and develop accurate forecasts and budgets
Ability to independently analyze financial data and identify trends, performance opportunities, cost optimization, or revenue growth
Ability to prepare clear financial reports and presentations
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
Proficiency in financial and accounting platforms
Familiarity with ERP systems
Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, charting, conditional formatting, data validation, and lookup functions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Ability to leverage digital communication and collaboration platforms
Current residence within the United States of America and within close proximity/reasonable distance to Boston
Willingness to work in the Boston office every Tuesday and Thursday
Preferred: familiarity with NetSuite; hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar; experience working for a US-based company; experience in education, publishing or a similar industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive based on employee and organizational performance
Life insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Educational assistance
Commuter pass subsidies
Generous employee referral bonuses
PTO
Paid holidays