Financial Analyst

MeridianLink

Financial Analyst supporting MeridianLink’s financial planning and analysis. Building Anaplan models, forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and companywide financial reporting.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,840 - $110,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong ability to build and manage financial models in Anaplan. Capable of providing accurate reporting and insights to support strategic business decisions.

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Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingAnaplan Model BuildingVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisBudget AnalysisCost AnalysisPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Anaplan

Industry Keywords

Financial StatementsKPIBusiness ForecastsStrategic PlanningReporting Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and analyze past financial results
Perform variance analysis and update trends and business forecasts to support business decisions
Contribute to budgeting and strategic planning processes
Build financial models and establish assumptions
Run and enhance reporting systems for budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and project preparation
Consolidate companywide reporting for historical and projected financial statements, metrics, and KPIs
Review and analyze reporting results
Manage source data queries and recommend improvements supporting financial objectives
Build models in Anaplan
Build and manage financial models for ad hoc analyses
Provide accurate and timely reports for performance monitoring
Perform budget or cost analysis
Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Moderate skill set and proficiency in the subject area
Ability to conduct work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision
Some latitude for independent judgment
Bachelor’s degree
2–4 years of relevant experience
Ability to legally work in the United States or address future sponsorship requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Flexible paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Remote work