Financial Data Analyst (Entry Level)

South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Performance-based bonuses

Clear growth path into advanced roles

Job summary

A leading organization in the finance sector located in the United States is seeking an entry-level Financial Data Analyst. This role requires a passion for transforming financial numbers into insights that support budgeting and forecasting. Responsibilities include collecting financial datasets, assisting in financial analysis, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills, basic SQL experience, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This position offers competitive salary and potential growth into advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Basic SQL experience for querying financial datasets.
• Understanding of income statements and balance sheets.
• Understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and basic financial concepts.
• Analytical mindset with strong numerical accuracy.
• Ability to explain findings in a simple, business-friendly way.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and standardize financial datasets.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial analysis.
• Build reports and dashboards for budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze cost drivers and spending behavior.
• Support the finance team in developing financial models.
• Track KPIs, create data visualizations, and summarize findings for leadership.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and documentation of all financial data sources.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets skills

Basic SQL

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an entry-level Financial Data Analyst who’s passionate about transforming financial numbers into clear insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making. You’ll work closely with senior analysts, finance teams, and operations leaders to maintain financial datasets, build reports, and identify trends that help the business manage costs and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and standardize financial datasets from internal systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial analysis, including revenue trends, expense patterns, and variance explanations.
• Build reports and dashboards to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Analyze cost drivers, spending behavior, and operational metrics to identify inefficiencies.
• Support the finance team in developing financial models and scenario analysis tools.
• Track KPIs, create data visualizations, and summarize findings for leadership.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and documentation of all financial data sources.

Requirements

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Basic SQL experience for querying financial datasets.
• Understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and basic financial concepts.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to numerical accuracy.
• Ability to explain findings in a simple, business-friendly way.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Compensation

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Performance-based bonuses.

Potential Benefits

• Potential benefits depending on company policy.
• Clear growth path into Financial Analyst, Senior Analyst, or FP&A roles.

Additional Information

• Credit Score Requirement
• Due to the financial nature of this role and access to sensitive transaction data, all shortlisted applicants must undergo a standard credit check and background verification before interview scheduling.
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.