Data Analyst Lead Jobs in Boston, MA
Data Analyst Lead jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Seaport District, Longwood Medical Area, and Back Bay, driven by demand from life sciences, financial services, healthcare technology, and higher education. Employers hiring right now include Deloitte, Klaviyo, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who we are looking for
The VP, Finance Manager will report to the MD, FP&A Centralized Reporting & Insights Center and play a critical role in driving transformation across FP&A. This leader will partner with senior stakeholders to identify and execute process improvements across financial reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, and decision support.
The processes in scope will include investment portfolio management and business unit reorganizations along with core financial reporting, financial analysis and insight development, forecasting, long range/strategic planning, and strategic decision support.
Why this role is important to us
FP&A is central to driving financial transparency, strategic decision-making, and performance optimization across the organization. In this role, you will help modernize finance through scalable processes, advanced analytics, and technology enablement—ensuring the organization can respond effectively to market dynamics and business priorities.
This VP position is a key role in FP&A with a focus on leading process improvement transformation within FP&A capabilities. Purpose and critical business goals of role include:
Lead process improvements within larger FP&A team aimed at developing actionable plans over time to drive widespread adoption and use of automated tools/processes, AI, and technology to drive efficiency and improve capabilities.
Focus on implementing best practices to develop and build upon core activities.
“One Team” – partner across cross functional groups to drive improvements across financial and management reporting, forecasting and analysis processes.
Buy-in from business partners of standardizing processes associated with delivering core FP&A deliverables.
What you will be responsible for
Transformation & Process Improvement
Lead initiatives to deliver automation and process improvements (including utilization of AI and other advanced tools)
Drive standardization and adoption of best practices across FP&A
Collaboration & Leadership
Build relationships across global teams and COEs
Lead and collaborate with geographically dispersed/offshore teams
Delivery Excellence
Over-see timely delivery of all agreed core deliverables to high quality standard
Partner with others to address and execute ad hoc requests & reporting, actionable intelligence, planning and forecasting
Strategic Partnership
Responsible for seamless information flow with other COEs
Manage and build key relationships, understanding business requirements and appreciating diverse perspectives to deliver work at a high level of quality
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Ability to consultatively advise senior Finance executives and senior business leaders.
Proficiency with analyzing financials, modeling new scenarios, and making judgment calls on assumptions.
A change mindset and a desire and ability to continuously improve processes.
Strong communication skills at all levels, including an ability to simplify the message for a senior audience while also getting into the details as needed.
Proven and successful track record of implementing key financial and business priorities.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Forward thinking, innovative leader who has experience working in a finance and accounting organization, particularly in a business unit Finance leadership role
Analytical capabilities and track record of transforming processes
Broad Finance leadership experience with 7+ years of experience.
Financial Services experience is helpful however all cross-industry leaders are welcome
Experience with management of geographically dispersed Finance teams
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $188,750 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The VP, Finance Manager will report to the MD, FP&A Centralized Reporting & Insights Center and play a critical role in driving transformation across FP&A. This leader will partner with senior stakeholders to identify and execute process improvements across financial reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, and decision support.
The processes in scope will include investment portfolio management and business unit reorganizations along with core financial reporting, financial analysis and insight development, forecasting, long range/strategic planning, and strategic decision support.
Why this role is important to us
FP&A is central to driving financial transparency, strategic decision-making, and performance optimization across the organization. In this role, you will help modernize finance through scalable processes, advanced analytics, and technology enablement—ensuring the organization can respond effectively to market dynamics and business priorities.
This VP position is a key role in FP&A with a focus on leading process improvement transformation within FP&A capabilities. Purpose and critical business goals of role include:
Lead process improvements within larger FP&A team aimed at developing actionable plans over time to drive widespread adoption and use of automated tools/processes, AI, and technology to drive efficiency and improve capabilities.
Focus on implementing best practices to develop and build upon core activities.
“One Team” – partner across cross functional groups to drive improvements across financial and management reporting, forecasting and analysis processes.
Buy-in from business partners of standardizing processes associated with delivering core FP&A deliverables.
What you will be responsible for
Transformation & Process Improvement
Lead initiatives to deliver automation and process improvements (including utilization of AI and other advanced tools)
Drive standardization and adoption of best practices across FP&A
Collaboration & Leadership
Build relationships across global teams and COEs
Lead and collaborate with geographically dispersed/offshore teams
Delivery Excellence
Over-see timely delivery of all agreed core deliverables to high quality standard
Partner with others to address and execute ad hoc requests & reporting, actionable intelligence, planning and forecasting
Strategic Partnership
Responsible for seamless information flow with other COEs
Manage and build key relationships, understanding business requirements and appreciating diverse perspectives to deliver work at a high level of quality
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Ability to consultatively advise senior Finance executives and senior business leaders.
Proficiency with analyzing financials, modeling new scenarios, and making judgment calls on assumptions.
A change mindset and a desire and ability to continuously improve processes.
Strong communication skills at all levels, including an ability to simplify the message for a senior audience while also getting into the details as needed.
Proven and successful track record of implementing key financial and business priorities.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Forward thinking, innovative leader who has experience working in a finance and accounting organization, particularly in a business unit Finance leadership role
Analytical capabilities and track record of transforming processes
Broad Finance leadership experience with 7+ years of experience.
Financial Services experience is helpful however all cross-industry leaders are welcome
Experience with management of geographically dispersed Finance teams
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $188,750 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers
Read our CEO Statement
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte6
- Klaviyo5
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute4
- Humana3
- Anduril3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software13
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Investment & Asset Management9
- Insurance6
- Accounting & Auditing6
Data Analyst Lead Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a data analyst lead job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's strongest hiring sectors: life sciences, health tech, financial services, and ed-tech firms clustered in the Seaport, Longwood, and Cambridge corridor. Candidates with experience leading analytics teams, building dashboards in tools like Tableau or Power BI, and translating data findings for non-technical stakeholders stand out. Familiarity with clinical or financial datasets is a meaningful edge in this market specifically.
Which companies hire data analyst leads in Boston?
Employers hiring data analyst leads in Boston right now include Deloitte, Klaviyo, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's hiring base skews toward large hospital networks, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, asset managers, and growth-stage tech companies, many of which maintain dedicated analytics functions with structured team lead roles.
Are there remote data analyst lead jobs in Boston?
Yes, data analyst lead roles are well-suited to remote work given their desk-based, analytical nature. About 56% of data analyst lead openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad employer flexibility in this field. The portions of the role most commonly done remotely include modeling, reporting, and stakeholder presentations, while on-site work tends to center on team management and cross-functional collaboration.
How can I get a data analyst lead job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead role from a senior individual-contributor position at a Boston employer, particularly at mid-size health tech or fintech companies that promote from within. Entry points include senior analyst or analytics engineer roles at firms in the Seaport or Kendall Square area. Building a portfolio with Python or SQL projects, contributing to open-source analytics work, and pursuing a data-focused graduate program at a Boston university strengthens a candidacy considerably.
Which industries hire the most data analyst leads in Boston?
Boston data analyst lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's density of research hospitals, biotech companies, financial institutions, and research universities creates sustained, year-round demand for analytics leadership across these sectors.
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