Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst - FP&A Surgical Division Work Location: Marlborough, MA 01752 Assignment Duration: 2 months (30-40 hours per week) - Possible extension Work Arrangement: Hybrid (in Marlborough office 3x/week) Position Summary: The Lead FP&A Analyst will be a strategic partner within the Surgical Division supporting the Commercial functions (Sales & Marketing) by delivering advanced financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to drive business decisions and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary financial advisor to senior stakeholders and business partners, delivering comprehensive financial data, interpretation, and actionable insights for informed decision-making. Develop and maintain deep expertise in expense drivers and trends, linking financial data to business priorities and strategies. Lead the strategic plan, budget and forecasting process, functional reviews, and executive management presentations, coordinating cross-functional input and alignment. Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial operating results, forecasts, and variance analyses, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Create, facilitate and present monthly and quarterly financial presentations to executive leadership, synthesizing performance versus budget/forecast, recommending corrective actions and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance. Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex data sets for advanced strategic modeling, driving financial insight and business value. Design, implement, and enhance reporting tools and advanced modeling (e.g. commission scenarios, marketing program return on investment) fostering automation and continuous improvement. Identify and execute opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy, leveraging technology and best practices. Mentor, train, and develop junior analysts within the FP&A team, promoting learning, growth, high performance and engagement. Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution across multiple deadlines. Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance required; Master's degree or relevant certification considered a plus. 8+ years of related financial experience. Highly motivated leader with advanced financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial data into key insights for non-financial audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, adept at working in cross-functional teams and influencing at all levels of the organisation. Advanced expertise in financial modelling, data manipulation (Microsoft Excel), and accounting principles. Deep understanding of ERP systems and planning tools, preferably Oracle & Hyperion. Commitment to learning, growth mindset, and focus on automation and innovation.