Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, entry-level Financial Analyst role is remote within the United States. The position supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting through careful, organized work.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 USD.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
• Support periodic financial reporting by reviewing spreadsheet formulas and the schedules behind reported figures.
• 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.
• Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.

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. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects can demonstrate your foundation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting
• Financial modeling
• Accounting fundamentals
• Financial statements
• Data reconciliation
• Communication

Location

Remote — United States

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $65,000-$80,000 USD