Financial & Data Analyst

💼 Financial Analyst / Data Analyst (FP&A, SQL, BI & Financial Modeling)

Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours

🚀 About the Role

We’re hiring a highly analytical and data-driven Financial Analyst / Data Analyst to help transform financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

financial modeling,

business intelligence,

reporting,

forecasting,

and turning complex datasets into clear strategic recommendations.

You’ll work closely with leadership, finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to improve visibility into company performance and support smarter decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

This role combines:

FP&A,

financial analysis,

data analytics,

dashboarding,

and business intelligence.

🔥 What You’ll Own

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis

Build and maintain:

3-statement financial models

ROI models

IRR calculations

break-even analyses

forecasting models

Conduct:

scenario analysis

sensitivity analysis

variance analysis

Support strategic business and investment decisions with financial insights

Improve model accuracy and reporting reliability

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Query and analyze large datasets using SQL

Extract and transform financial and operational data

Identify:

trends,

anomalies,

risks,

and growth opportunities

Build scalable reporting frameworks and KPI tracking systems

Ensure data consistency and reporting accuracy across teams

Dashboards & Executive Reporting

Build dashboards using:

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Prepare:

monthly reporting packages

KPI dashboards

executive summaries

board-level reporting

Present actionable insights clearly to leadership and stakeholders

Improve reporting visibility across departments

Forecasting & Budget Support

Support rolling forecasts and budgeting processes

Incorporate real-time business performance into forecasting models

Analyze budget vs. actual performance

Help leadership understand operational and financial drivers

Data Quality & Governance

Validate datasets and reporting outputs for accuracy

Maintain documentation for:

models,

methodologies,

assumptions,

and reporting logic

Improve data hygiene and reporting consistency

Ensure reporting processes remain scalable and repeatable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:

finance,

operations,

sales,

and leadership teams

Translate data into actionable business recommendations

Help stakeholders understand performance metrics and trends

Support strategic planning and operational decision-making

✅ Required Experience & Skills

2+ years of experience in:

financial analysis,

FP&A,

business intelligence,

or data analytics

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills:

pivot tables

INDEX/MATCH

nested formulas

macros

scenario modeling

Strong SQL skills for querying and joining datasets

Experience preparing:

variance analyses

management reporting

KPI dashboards

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

Python

R

advanced analytics workflows

Familiarity with:

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

ERP experience:

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Experience in:

SaaS

finance

healthcare

professional services

Exposure to forecasting and strategic finance initiatives

🧠 What Makes You a Strong Fit

You enjoy solving business problems through data

You can simplify complex financial insights clearly

You combine strong technical skills with business thinking

You care deeply about accuracy and reporting quality

You proactively identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities

You thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments

📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like

Pull and analyze financial and operational data using SQL

Update forecasting and financial models with new actuals

Build or refine dashboards for leadership reporting

Conduct variance analysis and identify performance trends

Collaborate with finance and operations teams on reporting needs

Prepare executive-ready insights and recommendations

Improve reporting workflows and automate repetitive tasks

In short:

You help leadership make smarter, faster decisions by turning raw financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.

📊 Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

Forecast accuracy within target ranges

Timely delivery of reporting and dashboards

Reduction in reporting errors and inconsistencies

Quality and usability of dashboards and insights

Positive stakeholder feedback on analysis and recommendations

Improved visibility into business performance and KPIs

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

High visibility across finance and leadership teams

Blend of finance, analytics, and business intelligence

Exposure to strategic planning and operational decision-making

Opportunity to build scalable reporting infrastructure

Strong growth path into:

Senior FP&A

Business Intelligence

Strategic Finance

Analytics Leadership

🧪 Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen

Video Interview with Recruiter

Practical Assessment (financial model or dashboard exercise)

Client Interview

Offer & Onboarding

👉 Apply Now

If you:

love financial modeling and analytics,

enjoy working with data and dashboards,

can translate numbers into strategic insights,

and thrive in fast-moving business environments,

this role is a strong fit for you.

Originally posted on Himalayas