Principal Financial Analyst

Kforce Inc.

Boston, MA
1 day ago
Remote

$56–$59

Highlights

This role serves as a key business partner to Finance leadership and executive stakeholders, providing financial insights, forecasting expertise, and decision-support analysis that drives organizational performance and long-term strategy. Kforce's client in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Principal Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis activities across multiple business functions.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Boston, MA ( Remote)
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$56–$59
Company Size	1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded	1962
Website	http://www.kforce.com/

Description

Kforce's client in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Principal Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis activities across multiple business functions. This role serves as a key business partner to Finance leadership and executive stakeholders, providing financial insights, forecasting expertise, and decision-support analysis that drives organizational performance and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities:

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and executive-level presentations
Develop and maintain complex financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
Analyze financial performance and identify key trends, risks, and opportunities
Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial results
Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, business case development, and scenario analysis
Partner with Accounting, Operations, FP&A, and leadership teams to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency
Create executive reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership
Support audit activities, financial reporting requirements, and compliance initiatives
Lead process improvement efforts focused on reporting automation, data analytics, and operational efficiencies
Mentor junior analysts and support cross-functional financial initiatives
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting experience
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Experience preparing executive-level reporting and presentations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently

Advanced Excel expertise, including:

XLOOKUP
INDEX/MATCH
SUMIFS
Pivot Tables
Financial Modeling
Dashboard Development
Large Dataset Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, CPA, CFA, or related certification preferred
Experience with Workday, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, or similar platforms
Experience supporting audits, strategic planning, or business transformation initiatives
Experience with grants, investments, endowments, research accounting, or fund accounting
Experience leading process improvement and reporting automation projects

Key Competencies:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Financial Modeling
Budgeting & Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Executive Reporting
Business Partnering
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Data Analytics
Process Improvement
Advanced Excel
Presentation & Communication Skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.