Financial Analyst

Overview

This organization is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and maintaining traceable work papers for financial summaries.

• Location: Remote - United States
• Employment type: Full-time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Annual base salary: $60,000-$70,000 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.
• Maintain budget and forecast schedules, recording the assumptions used in each update.

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.
• Good 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. Coursework, internships, and relevant projects (such as academic budgeting or financial modeling projects) can demonstrate readiness.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Financial Statements
• Data Reconciliation
• Communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $60,000-$70,000 USD