Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a retail organization in Lawrence, Massachusetts. In this role, you will translate operational and financial data into clear insights that support informed business decisions and stronger performance. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and supply chain partners while improving reporting, cost visibility, and overall financial planning.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the monthly close process by consolidating results, reviewing labor and operating expenses, and explaining differences compared with budget and prior-year performance.

• Evaluate key cost areas such as labor, freight, logistics, and material inputs to uncover efficiency gains and strengthen product cost understanding.

• Track inventory-related performance indicators and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve stock levels and support effective working capital management.

• Produce recurring financial summaries, KPI reports, and visual dashboards that give leadership timely insight into operational performance.

• Interpret financial results to highlight emerging trends, margin drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability through practical recommendations.

• Create and refine automated reporting tools using Power BI and AI-enabled solutions to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.

• Provide responsive financial support for special projects, business questions, and cross-functional analysis needs as they arise. Requirements • 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or a closely related role.

• Strong capability in financial analysis, modeling, and variance investigation.

• Experience performing ad hoc analysis to support business decisions and operational planning.

• Proficiency in data analysis techniques that help identify trends, anomalies, and cost drivers.

• Hands-on experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and complex formulas.

• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

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