Financial Analyst
CLEARSTEM · Washington, United States · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteFinanceFull-time
About the role
The Financial Analyst will play a key part in financial reporting, analysis, and operational finance, while gaining exposure to a wide range of activities in a fast-moving consumer brand. This is a strategic opportunity for an analytically strong individual to translate data into actionable insights that drive unit economics and multi-channel growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow support
- Aid with variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends to help the business pivot
- Support management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership
- Partner with the Controller to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting across the organization
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning: Own the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes to ensure the business is never flying blind
- Track departmental spend and headcount versus plan to maintain disciplined growth
- Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and high-stakes decision-making
- Inventory, COGS & Margin Support: Support inventory reporting, reconciliation, and analysis to optimize cash flow
- Assist in tracking COGS, gross margin, and manufacturing variances
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure data accuracy across the stack
- Close Support & Process Build-Out: Support the monthly close process, including reconciliations, accrual support, and balance sheet reviews
- Help maintain and improve financial models, dashboards, and ERP/reporting enhancements
- Improve documentation, templates, and processes to support a high-growth finance organization
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or related roles
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills with comfort managing large data sets and complex financial models
- High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Prior experience with accounting systems and financial reporting in a CPG or retail environment
- Strong communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Skills
- Self-starter who owns outcomes, not just tasks
- Collaborative and low-ego — the team's success is your success
- Clear communicator — written and verbal
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, lean environment
- Genuinely excited about wellness, skincare, or consumer brands
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
- Employee products
- A tight-knit, mission-driven team that moves fast and takes care of each other
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time position