Financial Analyst; Remote
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19113, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Financial Manager
Experience:
2–4 years in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related analytical role
Core Areas:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Operational KPIs, Financial Process Automation
Compensation:$110,000–$130,000 annually, plus equity
Travel:Department and company off-sites and retreats;
About the RoleThis opportunity is for a Financial Analyst, FP&A responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across business functions. The position supports the Strategic Finance Manager by managing recurring FP&A processes, developing financial models, evaluating budget variances, and translating operational performance into reliable financial information for management decisions.
The role combines hands-on financial analysis with cross-functional business partnering, financial close support, and improvements to reporting and planning workflows. Key responsibilities include managing components of the annual budgeting and in-year reforecasting cycles, connecting operational KPIs to financial statements, coordinating accruals, and developing automated reporting processes using financial planning software, business intelligence tools, or AI-enabled solutions. This is an individual contributor position with a potential growth path to Senior Analyst.
WhatYou'll Do
- Manage assigned components of the budgeting and in-year reforecasting processes, including financial data collection, financial modeling, forecast development, and variance analysis.
- Prepare recurring financial analyses and reports that support financial planning, business performance monitoring, and operational decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial models that translate business assumptions, operational drivers, and strategic plans into financial forecasts.
- Analyze actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify material variances, and explain underlying financial and operational drivers.
- Support the financial close process by preparing source materials and coordinating accurate, timely accruals with cross-functional partners.
- Evaluate relationships between operational KPIs, revenue and expense drivers, and the three primary financial statements.
- Partner with Operations and other business functions to gather financial inputs, validate assumptions, and communicate performance insights.
- Provide the Strategic Finance Manager with recurring financial analysis, planning support, reporting, and information needed for strategic financial decisions.
- Build, improve, and automate recurring financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Explore and apply AI tools, FP&A software, and other automation solutions to streamline financial analysis and reporting processes.
- Communicate financial results, forecast changes, and variance explanations to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support operational planning and business decisions as needed.
- 2-4 years of professional experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, or a related analytical role.
- Practical experience developing financial forecasts, performing variance analysis, and working with financial models.
- Direct experience with finance-focused analytical work rather than exclusively general operational responsibilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to independently build financial forecasts and variance analyses from scratch.
- Strong financial modeling capabilities and understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Solid knowledge of the three primary financial statements and the financial and operational factors that influence them.
- Ability to connect operational KPIs and business performance metrics to financial statement line items.
- Ability to analyze financial performance, identify variances, and explain the financial drivers behind changes in results.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Operations and other cross-functional partners on financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
- Methodical, detail-oriented approach to recurring financial processes, including…
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