Remote Financial Analyst - FP&A, Forecasting & Insights

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial data, identify trends, prepare reports, and provide insights to support business decisions.

The role requires strong Excel/Sheets skills, experience with financial modeling, and the ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Collaboration with multiple teams and timely delivery of insights are essential.

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.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and key financial metrics.
• Experience working with financial systems, databases, or BI tools.

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

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Accounting software

Job description

Simera seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial data, identify trends, prepare reports, and provide insights to support business decisions.

The role requires strong Excel/Sheets skills, experience with financial modeling, and the ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Collaboration with multiple teams and timely delivery of insights are essential.