Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports dependable financial analysis that informs planning and decision-making. Responsibilities include maintaining reporting, comparing actuals with expectations, analyzing performance drivers, and communicating results in clear business language.

Responsibilities

• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Review source information and validate calculations before analysis is distributed or relied upon.
• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Conduct variance analysis beyond stating whether a number is higher or lower; identify drivers behind movements when information allows and explain whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.
• As familiarity with recurring reports and planning cycles grows, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen documentation, and make financial information easier for colleagues to review and use.

Requirements

• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain the drivers behind financial changes.
• Clear written communication; ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Scenario Analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $68,000–$76,000 per year

Location

• Remote — United States

Job Type

• Full Time