Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports recurring financial reporting and helps answer questions about revenue, expenses, budgets, forecasts, and operating performance. It is an entry-level position with meaningful analytical responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring financial reports, management summaries, and ad hoc analyses for stakeholder review.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Help improve recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
• Conduct variance analysis that goes beyond identifying whether results are higher or lower by:
  • identifying operational or financial drivers behind movement (when information allows), and
  • explaining whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.
• Organize inputs, check calculations, and summarize the most meaningful drivers.

Requirements

• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain the drivers behind financial changes.
• Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.
• Organized documentation habits and appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Ability to investigate the source of incomplete or inconsistent financial information, document limitations, and avoid presenting uncertain results as more precise than they are.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote, full-time role while maintaining steady follow-through and organized communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired skills and experience include:

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $71,000–$79,000 per year

Location

• Remote — United States

Employment Type

• Full Time