Financial Analyst

Overview

This role is for an entry-level Financial Analyst supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The position is remote in the United States and is full-time.

Annual base salary: $65,000–$85,000 USD

Responsibilities

• Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.
• Gather figures from approved records and review them for missing information or inconsistencies.
• Maintain budget and forecast schedules, recording the assumptions used in each update.
• Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
• Support periodic financial reporting by reviewing spreadsheet formulas and the schedules behind reported figures.
• Trace unusual figures back to supporting records and raise unresolved differences for review.

Requirements

• 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. Coursework, projects, or internships that demonstrate budgeting and financial modeling experience are useful.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

Location

Remote — United States

Employment Type

Full-time