Financial Analyst (Remote)

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 Role This 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. What You'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. Qualifications Required Experience 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. Required Skills 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 forecast preparation, reporting accuracy, and financial analysis. Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code or Codex to automate finance-specific workflows or improve analytical productivity. Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization platforms, including Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. Experience with financial planning and analysis software such as Vena, Pigment, DataRails, or Cube. Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly NetSuite. For candidates with an accounting background, auditing experience is preferred over ERP implementation experience. Experience in consumer products, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses. Willingness to support ad hoc financial analysis beyond recurring FP&A responsibilities when needed. Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance. Four-day workweek. Unlimited paid time off (PTO). Remote work arrangement within the United States. Department and company off-sites and retreats. Complimentary cat food every month. Opportunity for professional growth and progression toward a Senior Analyst position. #J-18808-Ljbffr