Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting as an entry-level Financial Analyst.

• Location: Remote - United States
• Employment type: Full-time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Annual base salary: $60,000-$70,000 USD

The position prepares accurate financial schedules and provides clear explanations of results so teammates can review and use the information in their work.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial information from approved sources and check it for completeness and consistency.
• 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.
• Trace unusual figures back to supporting records and raise unresolved differences for review.
• Record assumptions and maintain organized working files so calculations can be reviewed.

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.
• 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. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples of your skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $60,000-$70,000 USD

Desired Skills and Experience

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