Financial Analyst

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Posted Sep 9, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$69K – $77K/yr

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Overview

This is a full-time, entry-level Financial Analyst role with a remote organization located in the United States.

Salary: $69,000–$77,000 per year

In this position, you will turn financial information into clear views of actual performance, expected results, and the drivers behind differences between plans and outcomes. Accuracy and clear communication are essential.

Forecasting involves uncertainty, so assumptions should be visible rather than hidden inside calculations. You should also be comfortable presenting alternative scenarios when a single estimate could create a false sense of precision—especially when outcomes depend on variables that may change.

The role includes both routine reporting aligned to regular financial cycles and forward-looking analysis that may require scenario comparisons, variance investigation, and linking financial results to underlying operating activity.

Responsibilities

Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods and explain meaningful variances.
Reconcile information across schedules or reports and investigate material inconsistencies.
Help improve recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
Ensure financial models and schedules remain understandable after the immediate task by using clear labels, documented assumptions, reasonable checks, and organized formulas.

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Qualifications

Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to checking financial information.
Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.
Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
Comfort learning organization-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
Good judgment when financial information is incomplete or inconsistent, including the ability to investigate the source, document limitations, and avoid presenting uncertain results as more precise than they are.