Senior Financial Analyst

Join to apply for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Boston Symphony OrchestraJoin to apply for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Boston Symphony OrchestraGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Boston Symphony OrchestraFounded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to bringing world class music and performances to the local and international communities. The key to our success has been our employees, from the musicians onstage to those behind the scenes.About the RoleAs a Senior Financial Analyst, you will partner with senior leadership throughout the organization to drive strategic decision-making through financial analysis. We are undergoing a large-scale modernization of the FP&A function, and this role will play a vital part in that transformation. In addition, this position will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization and its mission. The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, reporting directly to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with exposure to executive leadership.Job Responsibilities:Key partner in implementation of driver-based budgeting model in Adaptive; educate end users on updates to reporting and forecasting templates.Manage, refresh, and perform initial review of Monthly Reporting Package distributed to Senior Leadership team.Lead executive-level financial reviews with various business leaders in support of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting deliverables.Become a trusted business partner to leaders of assigned Cost Center functions, such as (but not limited to) Orchestra, Artistic Planning, Production, Finance, HR, etc. and become their main Finance support for both recurring and ad hoc items.Ensure that forecast/plans for assigned functions are entered into Adaptive planning tool in a timely manner for on-time delivery of Corporate and Board deliverables.Support Accounting's close process, including review and analysis of the general ledger, monthly accruals, and provide variance explanations for your assigned areas.Maintain recurring Adaptive workflows - pushing data to/from Workday, data structure maintenance and management, report maintenance, etc.Review budget data and explore options for new report development with continued enhancement of Adaptive application.Prepare weekly reporting and analysis of ticket sales to be presented to the Sales & Marketing team.Respond to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and other similar or related duties as required or requested.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related major required.Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally working closely with FP&A close & forecast reporting and Accounting knowledge baseAbility to work with different functional groups and levels of employees effectively and professionally to achieve results.Experience with Adaptive Planning required and experience with Adaptive Planning implementation a plus.Experience with Workday preferred.Experience working with Power BI, or similar, a plus.Experience building, managing and manipulating complex models required.Deep understanding of GAAP, Non-GAAP and interpretation of financial statements.Consistently demonstrate behaviors that reflect initiative, intelligence, strong attention to detail, and integrity in striving for continuous improvement while driving business results.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.Strong work ethic and standout colleague.Ability to work independently with an ownership mindset.Strong problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.Ability to learn quickly and take initiative.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a teamRequired Education and ExperienceThe BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesPerforming ArtsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Symphony Orchestra by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Disability insuranceGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Analyst” vestment Banking Analyst, Technology - Boston / New York CityCambridge, MA $63,860.00-$106,915.00 4 days agoCambridge, MA $63,860.00-$106,915.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $60,000.00-$70,000.00 7 months agoBoston, MA $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $86,000.00-$107,000.00 3 weeks agoBoston, MA $65,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month agoBoston, MA $65,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks agoBoston, MA $65,000.00-$150,000.00 5 months agoBoston, MA $65,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks agoBoston, MA $90,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks agoBoston, MA $75,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17