Talent.com
Financial & Data Analyst
Financial & Data AnalystPavago • Oxnard, CA, US
Financial & Data Analyst

Financial & Data Analyst

Pavago • Oxnard, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Analyst / Data Analyst

Position Type : Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours : U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for reporting deadlines and project cycles)

About the Role :

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst / Data Analyst to build models, analyze performance data, and deliver insights that guide strategy and decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and proficiency with modern data tools. The Analyst serves as a bridge between raw numbers and executive decisions, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable.

Responsibilities : Financial Modeling :

  • Build and maintain 3-statement models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
  • Create scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities.
  • Model ROI, IRR, break-even, and valuation scenarios for projects or investments.

Data Analysis :

  • Query SQL databases and work with large datasets.
  • Clean and transform data using Python, R, or Excel advanced functions.
  • Conduct variance analyses to compare actuals vs. budgets / forecasts.
  • Reporting & Dashboards :

  • Prepare monthly management reporting packages and board decks.
  • Build KPI dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
  • Ensure consistent reporting definitions across finance and operations.
  • Forecasting & Budget Support :

  • Collaborate with FP&A teams to refine budgets and forecasts.
  • Incorporate real-time business performance into rolling forecasts.
  • Data Quality & Governance :

  • Validate data sources for accuracy and consistency.
  • Document methodologies for transparency and repeatability.
  • Collaboration :

  • Partner with finance, sales, operations, and leadership to align metrics with goals.
  • Translate data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • What Makes You a Perfect Fit :

  • Analytical thinker who can turn complex data into simple insights.
  • Detail-oriented, with high standards for accuracy.
  • Strong communicator equally comfortable with spreadsheets and executive presentations.
  • Proactive in identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) :

  • 2+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, or data analytics.
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, INDEX / MATCH, macros).
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and joining datasets.
  • Experience preparing variance analyses and management reports.
  • Ideal Experience & Skills :

  • Python or R for advanced analytics and data modeling.
  • Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
  • Industry background in SaaS, finance, healthcare, or professional services.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) for data extraction.
  • What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

    A Financial Analyst / Data Analyst's day revolves around turning raw financial and operational data into meaningful insights. You will :

  • Pull and clean data from ERP or SQL sources to prepare daily / weekly reports.
  • Update financial models with the latest actuals and run scenario analyses.
  • Prepare variance analyses to explain deviations from budget or forecast.
  • Build dashboards in BI tools to give leadership real-time visibility into KPIs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, presenting findings in clear, actionable terms.
  • Document assumptions and methodologies so models and analyses are transparent and repeatable.
  • In essence : you ensure decision-makers always have accurate, data-driven insights to guide strategy.

    Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) :

  • Accuracy of forecasts and financial models (variance within 510%).
  • Timeliness of monthly / quarterly reporting.
  • Reliability and clarity of dashboards delivered to stakeholders.
  • Positive feedback from leadership on insights and recommendations.
  • Reduced errors and improved data quality across reports.
  • Interview Process :

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Recruiter
  • Practical Task (e.g., build a simple financial model or create a sample dashboard from dataset)
  • Client Interview with Finance / Operations Leadership
  • Offer & Background Verification
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Financial Data Analyst • Oxnard, CA, US

    Similar jobs
    Principal Financial Analyst

    Principal Financial Analyst

    VirtualVocations • San Buenaventura, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Financial Analyst to support its Marketplace Fulfillment business.Key Responsibilities Lead financial analytics for pre-deal assessments, focusing on operatio...Show more
    Last updated: 2 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Senior Financial Data Analyst

    Senior Financial Data Analyst

    VirtualVocations • San Buenaventura, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Financial Data Analyst.Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for financial and operational reporting Manage and...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

    Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive

    The United States Secret Service • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    Recruitment Incentive : Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive detail...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Software Developer, System Software

    Software Developer, System Software

    LHH US • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    Software Engineer - Defense / Electronic Warfare Systems.Point Mugu Naval Base, Camarillo, CA.Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. STD / LTD, AD&D, and life insurance, and more!.A long-standing ...Show more
    Last updated: 14 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Online Survey Participant : Work Remote and Earn Up To $25 Per Survey

    Online Survey Participant : Work Remote and Earn Up To $25 Per Survey

    Earn Haus • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Women 21–39 — Become a Surrogate & Earn Up to $85k

    Women 21–39 — Become a Surrogate & Earn Up to $85k

    Surrogacy4All • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    Help Create Families — Become a Surrogate mother (Earn $50,000–$85,000+) .Perfect for Stay-at-Home Moms • Ages 21–39 • Remote Opportunity. Are you a caring mom who wants to make a meaningful differe...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Complete Online Surveys For Cash (Up to $25 / per)

    Complete Online Surveys For Cash (Up to $25 / per)

    Earn Haus • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Freelance Financial Analyst

    Freelance Financial Analyst

    VirtualVocations • San Buenaventura, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Freelance Financial Analyst - AI Trainer.Key Responsibilities Create complex tasks to evaluate AI agents Develop objective scoring systems and ambiguous task versions ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Systems Analyst

    Senior Systems Analyst

    TecTammina • Oxnard, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Familiarity with Active Directory access control methods.Supporting business applications in high-paced environment including overnight batches. Partnering with development and business teams to imp...Show more
    Last updated: 22 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Personal Trainer

    Personal Trainer

    Svetness Personal Training • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    Are you a dedicated and motivated personal trainer looking to make a significant impact on individuals' lives? We are actively seeking exceptional trainers to join our team and deliver personal...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Remote Investment Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Investment Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Oxnard, California
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Financial Data Analyst

    Financial Data Analyst

    VirtualVocations • San Buenaventura, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Financial Data Analyst to support their Corporate HQ in Columbia, MO.Key Responsibilities Create and analyze profit and loss statements for branches Partner with opera...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Financial Analyst, FP&A

    Financial Analyst, FP&A

    Curri • Ventura, CA, US
    Full-time
    We are looking for a high impact FP&A Analyst to help scale our financial planning, forecasting, and decision support capabilities as the business grows. This role sits at the intersection of fi...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Remote Financial Accountant - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Financial Accountant - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Oxnard, California
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
    Financial Analyst, FP&A

    Financial Analyst, FP&A

    VirtualVocations • San Buenaventura, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Financial Analyst, FP&A.Key Responsibilities Build P&L / department level quarterly forecasts and review month-end budget variances Own and evolve core financial models,...Show more
    Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted
    Financial Systems Analyst I (Contingent)

    Financial Systems Analyst I (Contingent)

    Centurum • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    The Financial Systems Analyst I provides financial analysis, budget execution, and funds tracking support.This role involves working with Navy financial systems and supporting multiple branches and...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Federal Police Officer, $50,000 Recruitment Incentive

    Federal Police Officer, $50,000 Recruitment Incentive

    The United States Secret Service • Port Hueneme, CA, US
    Full-time
    NOTE : This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required.Recruitment Incentive : Applicants may be eligible for a $50,000 recruitment incentive in acc...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Analyst Management III

    Analyst Management III

    Saalex Solutions Inc • 93043, CA, US
    Full-time
    Collect, review, and analyze information in order to make recommendations to the Government.Define the nature and extent of problems. Analyze relevant data, which may include annual revenues, employ...Show more
    Last updated: 5 hours ago • Promoted • New!