Remote FP&A Analyst — Forecasting, Budgeting & Insights

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial information, identify trends, and provide insights to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, preparing reports and budgets, building financial models, monitoring performance, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and models.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Experience with FP&A, accounting, or finance analysis.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial databases

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and data analysis. You will interpret financial information, identify trends, and provide insights to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, preparing reports and budgets, building financial models, monitoring performance, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Collaboration with Accounting, Finance, and Operations is essential.