Lead Financial Analyst, Surgical

Hologic•Marlborough, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Financial Analyst - FP&A Surgical Division Summary of Role: The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A Surgical Division will be a strategic partner within the Surgical Division supporting the Commercial functions (Sales & Marketing) by delivering advanced financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to drive business decisions and long-term growth. This role oversees strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensures accuracy, performs complex analysis and modeling, and serves as a financial advisor and thought partner to stakeholders across finance and the broader business. The Lead Analyst champions process improvement initiatives, mentors team members, and drives automation and innovation in reporting and sophisticated modeling. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Requirements

Highly motivated leader with advanced financial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into key insights for non-financial audiences
Strong interpersonal skills, adept at working in cross-functional teams and influencing at all levels of the organization
Advanced expertise in financial modeling, data manipulation (Microsoft Excel), and accounting principles
Deep understanding of ERP systems and planning tools, preferably Oracle & Hyperion
Commitment to learning, growth mindset, and focus on automation and innovation
Bachelors' degree in Finance required
8 plus years related financial experience

Nice To Haves

Masters' degree or relevant certification considered a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial advisor to senior stakeholders and business partners, delivering comprehensive financial data, interpretation, and actionable insights for informed decision-making
Develop and maintain deep expertise in expense drivers and trends, linking financial data to business priorities and strategies
Lead the strategic plan, budget and forecasting process, functional reviews, and executive management presentations, coordinating cross-functional input and alignment
Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial operating results, forecasts, and variance analyses, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Create, facilitate and present monthly and quarterly financial presentations to executive leadership, synthesizing performance versus budget/forecast, recommending corrective actions and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance
Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex data sets for advanced strategic modeling, driving financial insight and business value
Design, implement, and enhance reporting tools and advanced modeling (e.g. commission scenarios, marketing program return on investment) fostering automation and continuous improvement
Identify and execute opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy, leveraging technology and best practices
Mentor, train, and develop junior analysts within the FP&A team, promoting learning, growth, high performance and engagement
Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution across multiple deadlines