Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves working as a Financial Analyst to organize financial information into clear views of actual performance, expected results, and the factors driving differences between plans and outcomes. Accuracy and clear communication are essential.

Work may include updating a forecast, reviewing actual results against a budget, preparing management reporting, and testing how changes in assumptions could affect expected outcomes. You will organize inputs, check calculations, and summarize the most meaningful drivers.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual financial results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and explain meaningful variances.
• Build and maintain spreadsheet-based financial models for planning, comparison, and scenario analysis.
• Improve recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, management summaries, and ad hoc analyses for stakeholder review.
• Review source information and validate calculations before financial analysis is distributed or relied upon.
• Conduct variance analysis that goes beyond reporting that a number is higher or lower; identify drivers when information allows and explain whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Clear written communication and the ability to summarize financial information for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain drivers behind financial changes.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Dependable communication and self-management in a remote setting, including organizing work, responding to reasonable update requests, and using shared digital tools to keep responsibilities visible and handoffs clear.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Financial analysis
• Financial modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting
• Data analysis
• Financial statements
• Scenario analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$78,000 per year

Location

• Remote — United States

Job Type

• Full time