Financial Reporting Analyst

Financial Reporting Analyst
Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
4-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire

Sigma Systems is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to support a prestigious higher education institution in Boston, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive-level reporting. The position offers exposure to senior university leadership and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning initiatives that impact the organization's long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and reconcile budget, payroll, and financial data across multiple enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain financial models used for forecasting and long-range planning.
• Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Monitor operating budgets and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Support annual budget development, quarterly budget reviews, and forecasting activities.
• Partner with departments across the institution to provide financial guidance and budgetary support.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve financial issues and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and supporting materials for senior leadership and executive decision-making.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives related to budgeting, planning, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience developing financial models and forecasting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Budget planning and financial reporting within higher education, healthcare, government, or other large complex organizations.
• Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams.
• Exposure to workforce planning, position budgeting, or human capital financial analysis.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility.
• Opportunity for contract-to-hire conversion.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic planning initiatives.
• Meaningful work supporting a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact through financial analysis and decision support.

Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Duration: 4-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire