Financial Analyst

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

3d•$78,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the Museum’s financial planning, reporting, and analytical functions to ensure strong fiscal stewardship and informed decision-making. This role partners with departments across the institution—including curatorial, visitor experience, retail, administration and development—to provide insights on operating performance, budgeting, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical financial skills with the ability to communicate clearly to non-financial stakeholders in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
3–5 years of relevant experience
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience with endowment fund accounting

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit or cultural institutions
Experience preparing Board-level materials
Experience with Oracle Fusion
Analytical rigor and curiosity
Strong Communication skills
Collaboration and relationship-building with colleagues across the organization
Mission alignment
Attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Support the annual operating and capital budget processes, including data collection, consolidation, and analysis
Monitor departmental budgets and provide variance analysis against plan, forecast, and prior year
Build and maintain financial models for projects such as a multi-year long-term financial model, revenue dashboards, gift / endowment assessments
Analyze attendance trends, admissions revenue, membership performance, and retail/food service activity
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and Board committees
Translate financial results into actionable insights
Provide analysis on exhibition economics and program profitability
Support benchmarking against peer institutions
Consult with departments and project teams on strategic / financial questions, using problem-solving and analytical skills
Evaluate cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities
Support labor/FTE analysis in partnership with People and Culture (P&C) department
Analyze exhibition cost drivers and revenue opportunities
Maintain financial models and reporting tools
Ensure data accuracy across reporting platforms
Support reporting automation initiatives and the use of AI to further enhance financial analysis
Assist with audit preparation and regulatory filings
Ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards
Perform other related duties as responsibilities require or as directed.