Remote Financial Analyst: Insightful Forecasting

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

Job summary

Simera-talent seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The role requires interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and delivering insights to inform business decisions.

You will build and maintain financial models, prepare reports and presentations, monitor key metrics, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other teams. Remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel or spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Experience building financial models and performing variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

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 indicators.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate material 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Variance analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial databases

Job description

Simera-talent seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. The role requires interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and delivering insights to inform business decisions.

You will build and maintain financial models, prepare reports and presentations, monitor key metrics, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other teams. Remote-friendly environment.