Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves reviewing financial results, explaining significant variances, and supporting financial reporting and budgeting activities. Reliable follow-through, clear and understandable notes, and careful attention to detail are essential.

Work arrangement: Remote within the United States
Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Associate

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial spreadsheets and ensure formulas reference current inputs.
• Prepare concise variance explanations for review by finance colleagues.
• Organize financial records and verify that totals reconcile.
• Identify missing inputs and raise questions about unusual figures.
• Summarize cost and revenue trends using approved financial data.
• Coordinate reporting inputs and clarify deadlines with stakeholders.
• Check financial schedules for completeness and arithmetic accuracy.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn budgeting and reporting systems.
• Experience with reconciliations or financial reports is helpful.
• Ability to explain simple financial findings clearly.
• Strong judgment when handling confidential financial information.
• Foundational understanding of budgets, financial statements, and variances.

Relevant coursework, project work, or early professional experience are welcome.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Attention to Detail