Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves serving as a Financial Analyst supporting analysis of revenue, expenses, margins, and key operating measures. The work combines spreadsheet accuracy with careful review of assumptions, variances, and financial trends so stakeholders understand both what changed and why it matters.

• Location: Remote — United States
• Job Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $67,000–$75,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Document financial model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods to ensure work remains understandable and reusable.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and explain meaningful variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Reconcile information across schedules or reports and investigate material inconsistencies.
• Perform variance analysis that goes beyond identifying whether numbers are higher or lower by identifying operational or financial drivers when information allows.
• Assess whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.
• Present assumptions clearly (rather than hidden inside calculations) and, when appropriate, provide alternative scenarios to avoid false precision.

Requirements

• Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to checking financial information.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Clear written communication and the ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Ability to work full-time remotely within the United States with steady follow-through, organized communication, and independent task completion.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Scenario Analysis