Remote Financial Analyst: Insights & Forecasting

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera-talent in San Francisco seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial information, identify trends, prepare reports, and provide insights that drive business decisions.

This role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Operations, maintains financial models, and supports budgeting, scenario analysis, and strategic projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or related field.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Experience with variance analysis and financial reporting.

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 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.
• 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 skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

BI tools

Databases

Job description

Simera-talent in San Francisco seeks a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial information, identify trends, prepare reports, and provide insights that drive business decisions.

This role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Operations, maintains financial models, and supports budgeting, scenario analysis, and strategic projections.