<p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a retail organization in Lawrence, Massachusetts. In this role, you will translate operational and financial data into clear insights that support informed business decisions and stronger performance. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and supply chain partners while improving reporting, cost visibility, and overall financial planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive the monthly close process by consolidating results, reviewing labor and operating expenses, and explaining differences compared with budget and prior-year performance.</p><p>• Evaluate key cost areas such as labor, freight, logistics, and material inputs to uncover efficiency gains and strengthen product cost understanding.</p><p>• Track inventory-related performance indicators and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve stock levels and support effective working capital management.</p><p>• Produce recurring financial summaries, KPI reports, and visual dashboards that give leadership timely insight into operational performance.</p><p>• Interpret financial results to highlight emerging trends, margin drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability through practical recommendations.</p><p>• Create and refine automated reporting tools using Power BI and AI-enabled solutions to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Provide responsive financial support for special projects, business questions, and cross-functional analysis needs as they arise.</p>
<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong> Jennifer Lavoie </strong>as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <strong><em>Connect with me on LinkedIn</em></strong> at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst to support budgeting, reimbursement, and financial reporting activities for an organization in Claremont, New Hampshire. This role plays a key part in analyzing operating results, preparing regulatory and management reporting, and helping leaders make informed financial decisions. The ideal Entry Level Financial Analyst candidate brings finance knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex reporting requirements with accuracy and timeliness. This role is willing to train someone who is eager, flexible and likes to learn and wants to grow in their career! The Financial Analyst candidate should have Balance Sheet knowledge, Budgeting, P&L, and Debits and Credit knowledge, they will train on the rest! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee budget development and long-range financial planning by using historical results, current trends, and operational data to build meaningful forecasts.</p><p>• Compile and analyze financial and statistical data for state and federal reporting, budget submissions, and other external information requests.</p><p>• Produce monthly analyses of contractual allowances and accounts receivable activity in alignment with the financial close calendar.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to interpret financial results, explain variances, and recommend practical actions to improve performance.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial policies, reporting standards, and workflow practices that strengthen consistency, compliance, and accuracy.</p><p>• Support government and external audits by organizing records, responding to requests, and ensuring information is delivered completely and on schedule.</p><p>• Apply revenue recognition guidance appropriately and create detailed implementation plans when introducing updated procedures or reporting processes.</p>