Financial Analyst

First American

Financial Analyst focused on delivering financial reporting and actionable insights through data analysis. Developing forecasts, identifying trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,300 - $85,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, maintains, and delivers monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and presentations ensuring the accuracy of the information and identifying key points
Performs general ad hoc analysis of financial and operational data for trends and variances and presents findings to finance management
Uses historical trend information along with changes in market and business environments to create projections used for the budgeting or forecasting processes
Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to finance management
Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project
Develop financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A activities
Works collaboratively with team members and other departments
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-4 years of experience in the field or related area
Finance and Accounting -- Experience in finance, economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, financial statements, valuation and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Mathematics & Analytics -- Ability to understand, manipulate and solve problems using mathematics on large data sets
Computer Skills – Advanced on Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Problem Solving -- Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of the business

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisdata miningfinancial modelingbudgetingforecastingmathematicsanalyticsproblem solvingdata analysisscenario planning

Soft Skills

communicationcritical thinkingjudgmentdecision makingorganizingplanningprioritizing workcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem identification