Financial Analyst

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Posted Sep 9, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$72K – $80K/yr

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Overview

This role supports recurring financial reporting and helps answer questions about revenue, expenses, budgets, forecasts, and operating performance. The position is entry-level with meaningful analytical responsibility.

The work includes variance analysis that goes beyond noting whether a number is higher or lower. Where information allows, you will help identify the operational or financial drivers behind changes and explain whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Assignments may include updating a forecast, reviewing actual results against a budget, preparing a management report, or testing how changes in assumptions could affect expected outcomes. You will organize inputs, check calculations, and summarize the most meaningful drivers.

Responsibilities

Improve recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
Prepare recurring financial reports, management summaries, and ad hoc analyses for stakeholder review.
Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.

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Requirements

Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to checking financial information.
Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
Comfort learning reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain drivers behind financial changes.
Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
Ability to make forecasting assumptions visible (rather than hidden in calculations) and present alternative scenarios when a single estimate may imply false precision.
Professional communication, responsible time management, and consistent ownership of assigned work from request through completion.