Remote Financial Analyst: FP&A, Forecasting & Insights

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

Job summary

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

The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to develop models, monitor performance, and present findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or similar roles.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modelling skills.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial models.

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/Sheets

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

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

The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to develop models, monitor performance, and present findings to management.