Financial Analyst

Overview

This entry-level Financial Analyst role supports recurring financial reporting and helps answer questions related to revenue, expenses, budgets, forecasts, and operating performance. Work may involve moving between financial statements, spreadsheet schedules, operating metrics, and forecast assumptions during the same week. Emphasis is placed on calculation accuracy, clearly stated assumptions, and decision-supporting conclusions.

Variance analysis should go beyond whether results are higher or lower. Where information allows, you will help identify operational or financial drivers behind movements and explain whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or require further review.

Responsibilities

• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Reconcile information across schedules or reports and investigate material inconsistencies.
• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; explain meaningful variances.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.

Requirements

• Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain drivers behind financial changes.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Comfort learning company-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $71,000-$79,000 per year
• Job Type: Full Time

Location

• Remote — United States