Financial Analyst
Thought Industries, Inc. · Boston, Massachusetts, United States · $70K–$90K/yr
Technology, Information and Internet · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will support the full planning cycle, including monthly close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. They will also perform ad hoc financial analyses and maintain financial models to inform business decisions.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of basic accounting concepts are required.
Benefits
Full description
Company Description
We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business partners. You'll support the full planning cycle — from monthly close and reporting to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis — while building deep familiarity with our core operating systems.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on experience across both accounting and FP&A, and who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical environment.
Job Description
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and distribute recurring management reporting packages, including month-end financials, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards
- Support ad hoc financial and operational analyses that inform business decisions
- Translate data into clear, concise narratives for management audiences
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecast cycles
- Maintain and update financial models with actuals, forecast updates, and scenario assumptions
- Partner with department heads to review their P&Ls, track spend against budget, and flag variances
Accounting Close and Operational Support
- Collaborate directly with the accounting team during monthly and quarterly close
- Gain hands-on experience in Sage Intacct, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting
- Review, code and approve vendor bills and credit card transactions in Bill.com in line with budget and vendor contracts including prepaid subscriptions
- Record and reconcile daily bank activity with Sage Intacct
- Assist with monthly / quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Support accounting team with adhoc reporting requests
- Ensure financial data integrity between source systems and reporting outputs
Systems & Tools
- Work daily in Sage Intacct, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel
- Leverage Claude (AI) to accelerate analysis, drafting, and research in day-to-day work
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data workflows
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 2–4 years of relevant experience (internships count)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
- Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts (debits/credits, accruals, P&L vs. balance sheet)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Structured thinker with an analytical mindset and high attention to detail
Preferred
- Experience with Sage Intacct or another ERP system
- Exposure to Salesforce or similar CRM
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) in a professional context
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
The annual base salary for this role is $70,000-$90,000 with bonus eligibility.
Thought Industries does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Thought Industries are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
- Department: Finance
- Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 90000 - yearly
