Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of business performance. You’ll work with financial information and explain what the numbers mean in practical terms.

• Position: Financial Analyst
• Location: Remote – United States
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: $65,000–$73,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, management summaries, and ad hoc analyses for stakeholder review.
• Review source information and validate calculations before financial analysis is distributed or relied upon.
• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Conduct variance analysis beyond stating that a number is higher or lower; where information allows, help identify operational or financial drivers behind movement and explain whether the difference appears temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Requirements

• Clear written communication and the ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain drivers behind a financial change.
• Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$73,000 per year