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Financial Analyst

WGBH

Job Location:

Boston, NH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66000 - 84000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GBH enriches peoples lives through programs and services that educate inspire and entertain fostering citizenship and culture the joy of learning and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community mentor and learn from colleagues and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week every Tuesday and Wednesday Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH Finance Department is responsible for establishing and maintaining the internal financial control structure and environment that enables GBH and affiliated entities to comply with all the applicable laws regulations and policies. This encompasses the various business needs of GBH including the following functions: financial reporting and analysis payroll accounts payable billing accounts receivable and maintenance of the general ledger.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis the Financial Analyst oversees the finance functions for Technology and Facilities with a concentrated focus on budgeting reporting purchasing contract management accounting forecasting and analysis. The Financial Analyst serves as the primary financial advisor to Technology and Facilities leadership owning departmental budgets and forecasts providing strategic financial guidance and delivering decision support to drive operational and financial outcomes. The Financial Analyst is also a key player in supporting GBH-wide process and system projects to enhance finance efficiency and effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and manage driver-based budgets and forecasts for the Technology and Facilities units including annual planning monthly forecasting and variance analysis.
Oversee financial reporting for key stakeholders to track progress and ensure projects/departments meet or exceed their financial and operational commitments.
Serve as the primary financial advisor to Technology and Facilities leadership providing recommendations that influence operational and financial decisions.
Partner with Accounting team to ensure accurate books & records for Financial Statement preparation and funder reporting.
Partner with Legal team on tenant agreements and vendor contracts
Partner with Purchasing department on requisitions and invoices vendor contracts and other operational needs.
Maintain inventory and software asset management in collaboration with IT End User Support and support departmental and end-user requests for equipment and peripheral purchases.
Ensure compliance with GBH policies in business/financial areas.
Partner with others across GBH on financial process improvements and system enhancements

SKILL SET

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external clients.
Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts to managers and senior leadership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Creative problem solving.
Experience in budgeting forecasting accounting and financial operations
Familiarity with not-for-profit financials and business practices a plus.
Proven ability to generate and interpret financial reports.
Experience with general ledger and financial planning software.
Excellent organizational skills coupled with a proven ability to work independently with attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in business Finance Accounting Supply Chain or a related field or equivalent work experience required
2-4 years of relevant professional experience in finance accounting operations or related analytical roles.
Experience with Workday and/or office connect

JOB SPECIFICS
Staff position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

One Guest Street Brighton MA 02135

This is a Boston-based hybrid position that requires regular in-person attendance at GBHs Boston office. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Boston or be willing to relocate prior to employment. Please note that GBH does not provide relocation assistance or reimbursement for relocation expenses for this position.

Salary Range

$66000 - $84000

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring employment or promotion based on race religion color sex/gender gender identity and gender expression age marital status national origin sexual orientation citizenship disability veteran or military status political belief pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request contact the Human Resource department by sending an email toor by calling .

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