Junior Financial Analyst
Careerscape
About the Role
Careerscape is recruiting for a Junior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day analysis. This fully remote, entry-level role is suited to a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and turning data into clear, useful reports. You will help gather and check financial data, maintain reporting workbooks, and support the finance team with budgets, forecasts, and financial models. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and clear communication will help you succeed while working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Gather, organize, and validate financial data for analysis
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Compare actual results with budgets and help explain variances
- Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Maintain financial databases, reporting workbooks, and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with the finance team to summarize findings and support business decisions
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of financial statements and basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and organizing data
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote environment