Strategic Financial Analyst: FP&A, Forecasting & Insights

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 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, prepare reports, and provide insights for informed business decisions.

Responsibilities include building financial models, monitoring metrics, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Requires strong Excel/Sheets skills, knowledge of finance principles, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Experience performing variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and communicate meaningful conclusions.

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

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

data analysis

variance analysis

communication

time management

cross-functional collaboration

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

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, prepare reports, and provide insights for informed business decisions.

Responsibilities include building financial models, monitoring metrics, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Requires strong Excel/Sheets skills, knowledge of finance principles, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.