Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, entry-level remote position is for candidates located in the United States.

In this role, you will organize financial information into useful views of actual performance, expected results, and the factors driving differences between plans and outcomes. Accuracy and clear communication are essential.

You will perform variance analysis that goes beyond identifying whether a number is higher or lower. Where the information allows, you will help identify operational or financial drivers behind changes and explain whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Responsibilities

• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• 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.
• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Ensure financial models and schedules remain understandable after the immediate task is complete through clear labels, documented assumptions, reasonable checks, and organized formulas.

Requirements

• Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Comfort learning company-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial analysis and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario analysis.
• Data analysis skills.
• Exposure to financial statements and basic accounting principles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$73,000 per year

Location

• Remote – United States