Financial Analyst

Overview

This is an entry-level Financial Analyst role supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The position is Remote - United States and Full-time.

You will prepare accurate financial schedules and provide clear explanations of results, including identifying items that require further review or clarification. This role is designed for candidates who can demonstrate analytical capability through coursework, projects, or internship experience—no previous full-time analyst role is required.

Annual base salary: $70,000-$80,000 USD

Responsibilities

• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• Investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification where needed.
• Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.
• Gather figures from approved records and review for missing information or inconsistencies.
• Maintain budget and forecast schedules, recording the assumptions used in each update.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of accounting concepts and the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements.
• Familiarity with Excel formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables.
• Ability to work carefully with numerical information and explain calculations.
• Good organization, written communication, and attention to deadlines.
• Understanding of the importance of handling financial information confidentially.

Relevant study in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples of skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Financial Statements
• Data Reconciliation
• Communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $70,000-$80,000 USD