Remote Financial Analyst: Forecasting, Analytics & Insights

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The role focuses on interpreting financial information, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to guide business decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, budgets, forecasts, and management presentations; developing financial models; and collaborating with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and timely analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Experience performing variance analysis and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data, business performance, and operational metrics.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and management presentations.
• Develop and maintain financial models, spreadsheets, and analytical tools.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and key financial indicators.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate significant differences between actual and planned results.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Excel/Sheets

Data analysis

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Simera seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The role focuses on interpreting financial information, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to guide business decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, budgets, forecasts, and management presentations; developing financial models; and collaborating with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and timely analyses.