Financial Analyst

Overview

This entry-level Financial Analyst role focuses on budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. You will organize information, verify work for accuracy, and prepare clear financial schedules with explanations of results.

• Location: Remote - United States
• Employment type: Full-time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Annual base salary: $60,000-$75,000 USD

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Support periodic financial reporting by reviewing spreadsheet formulas and the schedules behind reported figures.

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. Prior full-time analyst experience is not required; relevant coursework, projects, or internships can demonstrate your foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $60,000-$75,000 USD

Desired Skills

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