Lead Finance Specialist – Financial Planning and Advanced Analytics

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation.

You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts.

The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.

The position will be primarily on-site.

The individual is expected to reside in the First District.

Job Summary:

The Lead Finance Specialist is a senior member of the FP&A team and plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality financial analysis, supporting Bank-wide planning and budgeting, and strengthening the organization’s ability to use data effectively in decision‑making.

The role combines strong foundational financial management skills with modern analytical and automation capabilities.

This position works independently, partners with senior leaders, and may lead cross‑functional initiatives.

 

The Lead Finance Specialist is responsible for conducting complex financial analysis, interpreting results, and developing insights that guide strategic and operational decisions with clarity and certainty.

While financial management remains the core of the role, the position also incorporates responsibilities related to improving how the organization collects, analyzes, and uses data.

 

Success in this role requires strong finance and accounting knowledge, the ability to communicate clearly, and comfort using modern analytical tools that enhance FP&A processes.

The individual will collaborate across business and technology teams and help bring greater consistency, efficiency, and insight to financial reporting and forecasting.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Management and FP&A (foundational responsibilities)



* Conducts and oversees complex financial analysis of operating expenses, capital spending, workforce planning, and forecasts.


* Leads the development, review, and consolidation of Bank-wide budgets and multi‑year financial plans.


* Reviews and interprets business plans and budgets, summarizes key issues, and works with business leaders in support of their operational execution.


* Advises business areas on financial management practices, policy interpretation, and the implementation of new programs.


* Ensures strong financial controls, accurate documentation, and integrity of financial data throughout FP&A processes.

Data-Enabled Financial Insights & Process Improvement



* Uses effective AI prompting...