Financial Analyst

Overview

This role is for an entry-level Financial Analyst supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The position requires a careful, organized approach to assigned work.

Location: Remote - United States
Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry level
Annual base salary: $70,000-$85,000 USD

Relevant projects and study are welcome evidence of your skills. Prior full-time analyst experience is not required.

A financial summary must be traceable to supporting records, with source references and calculation notes kept alongside your work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.
• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• Trace unusual figures back to supporting records and raise unresolved differences for review.
• Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.
• Compile financial information from approved sources and check it for completeness and consistency.
• Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong 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 your skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $70,000-$85,000 USD

Location

• Remote - United States