Financial Analyst

Overview

This entry-level Financial Analyst role supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting for the organization. Work will help colleagues use accurate financial schedules and clear explanations of results when reviewing information and planning next steps.

• Location: Remote - United States
• Employment type: Full-time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Annual base salary: $65,000-$85,000 USD

Responsibilities

• Maintain budget and forecast schedules, recording the assumptions used in each update.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.
• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• Help investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
• Keep supporting files and model assumptions organized so colleagues can follow calculations.
• Gather figures from approved records and review them for missing information or inconsistencies.

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.
• Good 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. Coursework, project work, or internship experience can be used to demonstrate skills; no previous full-time analyst role is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Financial Statements
• Data Reconciliation
• Communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $65,000-$85,000 USD

Location

• Remote - United States