Overview
This entry-level Financial Analyst role focuses on budgeting support, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The position involves organizing financial information, validating work, and preparing accurate financial schedules with clear explanations of results.
- Location: Remote - United States
- Employment type: Full-time
- Experience level: Entry level
- Annual base salary: $65,000-$75,000 USD
Forecasts rely on stated assumptions. Work will help keep assumptions visible and clearly distinguish projected figures from actual results.
Responsibilities
- Investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.
- 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.
- 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 coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects can be used to demonstrate skills. Applicants may use coursework, project work, or internship experience; no previous full-time analyst role is required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $65,000-$75,000 USD
Desired Skills and Experience
Microsoft Excel; Budgeting; Forecasting; Variance Analysis; Financial Reporting; Financial Modeling; Accounting Fundamentals; Financial Statements; Data Reconciliation; Communication