Remote Financial Analyst — Forecasting, Reporting & Insights

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will interpret financial information, identify trends, prepare meaningful reports, and provide insights that support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data and performance metrics, developing and maintaining financial models, monitoring revenue, expenses, cash flow, and key indicators, and presenting findings

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and communicate findings.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

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.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Collect, organize, and validate financial information from multiple sources.
• Prepare regular financial and performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for financial improvement.
• Conduct financial and business analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with scenario analysis and financial projections.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other teams to gather and validate information.
• Maintain accurate financial models, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Research financial and market information when required.Ensure financial analyses and reports are accurate, timely, and consistent.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Support special financial projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

BI tools

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

BI tools

ERP systems

Financial databases

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will interpret financial information, identify trends, prepare meaningful reports, and provide insights that support informed business decisions.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data and performance metrics, developing and maintaining financial models, monitoring revenue, expenses, cash flow, and key indicators, and presenting findings