Financial Analyst

Overview

This Financial Analyst role focuses on producing dependable financial analysis that supports planning and informed decision-making. You will maintain reporting, compare actuals with expectations, and help communicate the key performance drivers behind results.

Variance analysis in this role goes beyond noting whether a number is higher or lower. Where the information allows, you will identify the operational or financial drivers behind the movement and explain whether the difference appears temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and other financial or operating measures to identify performance drivers.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Help improve recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.

Requirements

• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain drivers behind a financial change.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Comfort learning company-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
• Financial models and schedules must remain understandable after the immediate task is complete, with clear labels, documented assumptions, reasonable checks, and organized formulas.

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: $72,000–$80,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time

Location

• Remote — United States