Financial Analyst

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Posted Sep 9, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$69K – $77K/yr

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Overview

This full-time, entry-level remote position is for candidates located in the United States. The role involves organizing financial information into clear views of actual performance, expected results, and the factors driving differences between plans and outcomes. Accuracy and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
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.
Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods and explain meaningful variances.
Present assumptions transparently when forecasting involves uncertainty, including alternative scenarios when a single estimate could imply false precision.

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Requirements

Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain the drivers behind a financial change.
Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to checking financial information.
Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.