Financial Analyst

Overview

This role focuses on producing dependable financial analysis that supports planning and informed decision-making. You will maintain reports, compare actual results with expectations, and help communicate key performance drivers.

Work spans financial statements, spreadsheet schedules, operating metrics, and forecast assumptions during the same week. Calculations must be checked, assumptions must be clear, and conclusions must be presented in a way that supports decisions.

• Location: Remote — United States
• Job Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $68,000–$76,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
• Review source information and validate calculations before financial analysis is distributed or relied upon.
• Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and explain meaningful variances.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Conduct variance analysis beyond stating whether numbers are higher or lower by identifying operational or financial drivers when the information allows.
• Help determine whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Clear written communication and the ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Comfort learning organization-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
• Willingness to question inconsistent inputs and resolve or escalate discrepancies before completing an analysis.
• As you become familiar with recurring reports and planning cycles, you will look for opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen documentation, and make financial information easier for colleagues to review and use.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Location

Remote within the United States.