Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst 5

– Job Description Work Arrangement:
Fully Remote

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week Contract Period:
December 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (Potential to extend, with the intent to support an 18‑month assignment, subject to budget and extension approval)

Work Hours:

Flexible to accommodate time zone variance (+/- 2–3 hours) Candidate Location Requirements
- Remote in US. No onsite requirement. No H1b/C2C Typical Day in the Role

Purpose of the Team:

The purpose of this Finance team is to analyze and consolidate financial data, identify the drivers behind variances, and support monthly financial reporting and close activities. The workload typically peaks during month-end close and slows after the close cycle is completed.

Key Projects:

This role will contribute to financial and revenue analysis by pulling and combining Excel datasets, analyzing variances, and using Fin Hub data to support Finance reporting and business decisions.

Typical day in the role

No two days look exactly the same. The role combines financial insights, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional partnership. One part of the day may be spent analyzing business performance and identifying emerging risks or opportunities; another may involve working with stakeholders to challenge assumptions, shape a forecast, or influence a decision. You’ll regularly turn complex data into a clear story for leadership, while also looking for ways to simplify, automate, and improve how Finance operates.

Role Summary

The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports.
• Ability to work with complex data and leverage power pivot, cubemembers, cubevalues, to create new reports.
• Analyze financial information to produce forecast of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions.
• Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability and future trends in investment risks.
• Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.

Required Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Collaborative stakeholder who partners well across entire team
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software.

Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills

10+ years of experience in:

• Desire to simplify

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
• 10+ years financial and/or accounting experience required.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates who cannot support the anticipated assignment duration or do not meet the applicable access requirements will not be eligible for the role.

Best vs. Average:

The ideal resume would demonstrate advanced Excel skills, strong collaboration, an ability to simplify processes, and experience conducting financial and variance analysis. Prior Microsoft experience is highly preferred, particularly Microsoft revenue, Services Finance, and Fin Hub experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but is not a…