Corporate Finance Analyst

The Bolton Group is engaged on a search for a strong finance professional in Greater Boston. Hybrid schedule (3 in, 2 out). The Opportunity We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to own two critical and interconnected mandates: (1) financial planning and analysis, and (2) the company's procurement function by developing processes and controls on vendor management, ROI, and aligning purchasing decisions with business strategy. This is a dual-mandate, high-ownership role that suits an analyst who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to move beyond spreadsheets into impactful business influence. Key Responsibilities Corporate FP&A Coverage Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all corporate cost centers, including Technology, Operations, Finance, Recruiting, and all CapEx spend Build and maintain monthly reporting packages that surface actionable insights—not just actuals vs. budget, but the story behind the numbers Partner with cost center owners to build business cases and driver-based models for headcount plans, vendor spend, and discretionary spend drivers Support the annual operating plan process by preparing corporate cost center templates, challenging assumptions, and consolidating submissions Conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by the Head of FP&A, CFO, and senior leadership Serve as the FP&A point of contact for all corporate vendor spend; own spend visibility, categorization, and rationalization Lead or support vendor negotiations on key contracts (software, HR tech, professional services, travel, benefits) with a focus on cost reduction and value optimization Build and maintain a vendor ROI framework: define metrics, track utilization, and provide periodic scorecard reporting to leadership Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, and usage data to flag risks and opportunities proactively Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure procurement decisions follow policy and are financially sound Identify and implement improvements to the procurement process - workflow, approval governance, documentation standards, and vendor onboarding Evaluate purchase requests and vendor proposals for financial viability and alignment with operating plan targets Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical role Experience with budget/forecast processes, variance analysis, and management reporting Demonstrated ability to communicate financial findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders High attention to detail with a mindset for building scalable, repeatable processes Preferred Prior exposure to procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management Familiarity with ERP or FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive Insights) Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Understanding of contract structures, SLAs, and vendor performance frameworks #J-18808-Ljbffr