Remote Financial Analyst: Insightful Forecasts

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves developing financial models, maintaining data tools, and presenting findings to management. Collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Operations is essential to ensure accuracy and timely reporting across the organization.

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.

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

Data analysis

Variance analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

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

The role involves developing financial models, maintaining data tools, and presenting findings to management. Collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Operations is essential to ensure accuracy and timely reporting across the organization.