Financial Data Analyst

Company•Westford, MA

1d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. About NETSCOUT NETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years. NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second. Position Summary: The Corporate FP&A organization is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to support the team’s financial systems, data infrastructure, and reporting capabilities. This role will serve as the primary administrator of OneStream, support automation and data workflows using tools such as Alteryx, and enable BI/dashboarding across the FP&A function. This role will support Finance’s adoption and usage of AI-driven tools. The ideal candidate is a builder, not just a maintainer—someone who thrives on creating scalable processes, improving data quality, and driving system innovation. This role collaborates closely with FP&A leadership, Corporate IT, and the Finance Center of Excellence to ensure reliable, accurate, and efficient financial data operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
2–5 years of relevant experience in financial systems, FP&A, data analytics, or finance operations.
Technical aptitude with experience or exposure to: OneStream (preferred) or other EPM systems; Alteryx, SQL, or similar automation/data tools; BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.); Exposure to AI tools or willingness to learn and apply them in financial workflows.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve in a data rich environment.
Demonstrated ability to build processes, automate workflows, and drive improvements.
Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across finance and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FP&A teams or corporate reporting processes.
Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
Exposure to enterprise data structures or system administration.
Continuous improvement mindset / builder orientation
Technical curiosity and willingness to learn new systems
Structured problem solving and data governance discipline
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Strong cross functional communication and team collaboration

Responsibilities

Systems Administration Serve as the primary System Administrator for OneStream, including metadata management, user provisioning, workflow configuration, and system maintenance.
Coordinate with IT and external partners on system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
Ensure financial planning systems remain accurate, optimized, and aligned with FP&A requirements.
Data Management & Automation Build and maintain automated workflows and data transformation processes using Alteryx or similar tools.
Maintain data integrity across forecasting, budgeting, and reporting environments.
Identify opportunities to streamline data processes and implement scalable solutions.
AI Adoption & Enablement Work with IT and the Finance Center of Excellence to ensure AI tools are deployed securely and effectively within Finance workflows.
Partner with FP&A team members to identify areas where AI can enhance forecasting, reporting, and data analysis.
Business Intelligence & Reporting Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics to support decision making across FP&A.
Support creation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
Build standardized, self service reporting that empowers FP&A team members.
Close & Forecast Cycle Support Support month end, quarter end, and year end reporting by validating data, preparing system outputs, and ensuring OneStream readiness.
Assist in preparing consolidated financial views, variance analyses, and operational insights.
Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with Corporate IT to support integrations, data flows, and system governance.
Work with the Finance Center of Excellence on systems strategy, standards, and best practices.
Engage with FP&A analysts and managers to understand reporting needs and develop system-enabled solutions.