Financial Analyst

Overview

This entry-level Financial Analyst role is remote within the United States and is full-time.

The position supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting with a careful, organized approach to assigned work. Coursework, internships, and relevant projects can demonstrate readiness even without previous full-time analyst experience.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual revenue and expenses with budgeted amounts and summarize significant differences.
• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 study in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples of applicable skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $65,000–$75,000 USD

Location

• Remote – United States

Employment Type / Experience Level

• Full-time
• Entry level

Desired Skills and Experience

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