Remote Financial Analyst — FP&A, Forecasting & Insights

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include building models, monitoring cash flow, variance analysis, and collaborating across Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of analyses. A remote-ready role with strong Excel/Sheets skills is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Experience with FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel/Sheets modeling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data, 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 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 analyses and reports are accurate, timely, and consistent.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Support special financial projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Excel/Sheets

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Variance analysis

Cross-functional

Remote work

ERP/BI tools

Accounting principles

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial databases

Job description

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

Responsibilities include building models, monitoring cash flow, variance analysis, and collaborating across Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of analyses. A remote-ready role with strong Excel/Sheets skills is required.