Financial Analyst

Overview

This Financial Analyst position supports planning and informed decision-making through dependable financial analysis, reporting, and performance communication.

• Location: Remote - United States
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: $66,000-$74,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, explaining meaningful variances.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Review source information and validate calculations before financial analysis is distributed or relied upon.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
• Perform variance analysis that goes beyond indicating whether a number is higher or lower by identifying drivers behind the movement when information allows.
• Assess whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.
• Support both routine reporting cycles and forward-looking analysis, including scenario comparisons and investigation of variances.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to checking financial information.
• Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.

Preferred Skills and Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $66,000-$74,000 per year

Location

• Remote - United States