Financial Analyst

Overview

This remote full-time Financial Analyst role (United States) blends spreadsheet-based analysis with careful review of assumptions, variances, and financial trends. You will help stakeholders understand what changed and why it may matter.

Work includes both routine reporting and forward-looking analysis. Some assignments follow regular financial cycles, while others require scenario comparisons, variance investigation, and linking financial results to the operating activity behind them.

Responsibilities

• Perform trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to show how changing assumptions may affect expected results.
• Document model logic, assumptions, and analytical methods so the work remains understandable and reusable.
• Support improvements to recurring financial reporting processes while maintaining appropriate review controls.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by organizing assumptions, updating schedules, and checking calculations.
• Support KPI reporting by connecting financial measures with relevant operational context.
• Compare actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods and explain meaningful variances.

Requirements

• Organized documentation habits and an appreciation for traceable financial analysis.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Interest in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forward-looking business planning.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software for calculations and organized financial schedules.
• Ability to compare results, identify material variances, and explain the drivers behind a financial change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with scenario analysis and communicating analytical implications clearly.

Compensation & Benefits

• $66,000–$74,000 per year

Location

• Remote — United States

Job Type

• Full Time