Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, entry-level remote Financial Analyst role (United States) focuses on spreadsheet-based analysis, careful review of assumptions and variances, and understanding financial trends. The position supports both routine reporting and forward-looking analysis, helping stakeholders understand what changed and why it matters.

Salary: $65,000–$73,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so work remains understandable and reusable.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
• Communicate financial findings in concise business language, including risks, limitations, and areas requiring follow-up.
• 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.
• Perform variance analysis beyond identifying whether a figure is higher or lower by:
  • Identifying operational or financial drivers behind movement (when the information allows)
  • Explaining whether differences appear temporary, recurring, assumption-driven, or in need of further review.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfort learning company-specific reporting definitions, schedules, and planning processes.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities independently while collaborating through digital tools in a remote environment.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to produce technically reliable work with clear assumptions, reasonable checks, and concise explanations of key drivers.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Scenario Analysis

Location

Remote — United States

Job Type

Full Time