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Remote Financial Analyst jobs

16 open positions in the United States, newest first.

Financial analysts turn a company's financial and operating data into analysis that supports decisions. In a corporate setting they build budgets and forecasts, explain why results differed from plan, and model the financial impact of proposals. The title also exists in banking and investment firms, where the focus shifts to valuing companies and securities.

About the Financial Analyst role

What the work looks like

  • Build and update Excel models for revenue, expenses and headcount that feed the forecast.
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and explain the drivers to department leaders.
  • Pull data from the ERP and data warehouse, reconcile it and turn it into recurring reports.
  • Analyze specific questions, such as product profitability or the return on a proposed investment.
  • Assemble slides for management and board reporting during the monthly and quarterly close cycle.

What employers ask for

  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • SQL and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP
  • Understanding of the three financial statements
  • CFA or CPA valued by some employers

Doing this job remotely

The work is done in spreadsheets, ERP systems and planning tools, all reachable remotely. The calendar is not flexible: month-end close, forecast cycles and board deadlines bring predictable long days. Analysts who are remote have to work harder to build relationships with the department heads whose numbers they analyze.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Analysts usually start after a finance, accounting or economics degree, sometimes following a stint in public accounting or banking. Progression runs to senior financial analyst, FP&A manager and finance director, with controller and CFO as longer-term destinations.