Remote Financial Analyst

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Bonus program

Insurance coverage

Professional growth

Remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our client’s team in a fully remote capacity. The role focuses on financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI analysis to drive data-driven decisions from any location.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with planning tools like Hyperion or Anaplan. You’ll contribute to strategic planning and partner with leadership to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with financial planning software (Hyperion, Anaplan) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks with actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Support business units with FP&A, evaluating investment proposals.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to inform decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular updates and analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

FP&A

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join their team on a fully remote basis. This role is vital for providing insightful financial analysis, supporting strategic planning, and driving business performance through data-driven recommendations. You will be responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analysing key performance indicators, all while working independently from your preferred location. This is a prime opportunity for a results-oriented analyst who excels in a remote setting and wishes to contribute to the financial strategy of a dynamic company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, performance dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Support business units with financial planning and analysis, evaluating investment proposals.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making on various business initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and virtual training.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.