Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support critical financial planning and reporting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial insight, strengthening forecasting processes, and guiding month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment and a proven ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations.Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by reviewing financial results, resolving variances, and helping ensure timely and accurate completion of reporting cycles.• Build and refine financial models that support budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making across the business.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that present performance trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership stakeholders.• Analyze operating and financial results to identify key drivers, explain deviations from plan, and recommend corrective actions where needed.• Develop forecasts using historical performance, current business trends, and forward-looking assumptions to improve planning accuracy.• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather financial inputs, validate assumptions, and align reporting with business objectives.• Support process improvements within finance operations, including enhancements to reporting workflows and close procedures when applicable.