Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, entry-level Financial Analyst role is remote within the United States. The position focuses on organizing financial information into clear views of actual performance, expected results, and the factors that drive differences between plans and outcomes. Accuracy and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and explain meaningful variances.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so the work remains understandable and reusable.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Review source information and validate calculations before distributing or relying on financial analysis.
• Ensure financial models and schedules remain understandable after the immediate task is complete (clear labels, documented assumptions, reasonable checks, and organized formulas).

Requirements

• Organized documentation habits with an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Clear written communication and the ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Comfort learning company-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
• Good judgment when financial information is incomplete or inconsistent, including the ability to investigate the source, document the limitation, and avoid presenting uncertain results as more precise than they are.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or strong interest in data analysis and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with variance analysis and operating metrics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $69,000–$77,000 per year

Location

• Remote – United States

Desired Skills and Experience

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