Financial and Operations Analyst (Remote)

About the role

Sagan connects international professionals with remote opportunities at US-based businesses. This Financial and Operations Analyst position is fully remote, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and pays USD 1,500-2,000 per month depending on experience. It is an independent contractor position.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze actual results against budgets, explain variances and trends, and recommend improvements to gross margin.
• Support month-end close, weekly KPI reporting, and monthly or quarterly leadership reporting.
• Help prepare budgets and support pricing, cost modeling, and RFP analysis.
• Analyze operating costs, late fees and financial performance, identifying practical process improvements.
• Prepare financial and operational reports using Excel and PowerPoint.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• At least two years of experience in FP&A, investment banking or a related financial analysis field.
• Nice to have: experience with EPM tools, pricing or cost analysis, and operational performance reporting.

Required skills

• Strong financial, accounting and analytical skills, including working knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with careful attention to data accuracy.
• Clear communication, sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Candidates apply through the application form, which asks for an English resume text and optionally an English PDF, highlighting relevant experience and personal contributions.