Occupation
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst evaluates a company's financial performance and supports decision-making, typically working within a corporate finance, FP&A, or investment team. Core tasks include building financial models, performing data analysis and forecasting, and using tools like Excel and SQL to interpret large datasets and produce reports for management. This role suits a numerically sharp professional who enjoys translating data into actionable financial insight.
Duties & responsibilities
- Analyze financial performance and key drivers across business operations, P&L statements, and balance sheets
- Prepare reports and presentations translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership and executives
- Own budgeting and forecasting processes, managing planning cycles and tools to align financial plans with business strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and business teams to understand financial implications of decisions
- Conduct data analysis using Excel, SQL, and other tools to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
What Financial Analyst roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Financial Analyst make?
Employers posting Financial Analyst roles list a median of $139,000 a year (middle half $105,000–$181,000), from 105 postings that state pay.
72% of open Financial Analyst roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Financial Analyst roles?
145 open Financial Analyst roles from 93 employers; the most at Intuit, Shield AI and Comcast, and in California, New York and Pennsylvania.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Financial Analyst in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 145
- Employers
- 93
- Median pay
- $139,000
- Disclose pay
- 72%
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Open Financial Analyst roles (145)
Financial Analyst
Century Theatres
Plano, TX
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Financial Analyst
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $70,623 – $158,322
This federal role supports IT budget planning and financial strategy for a government agency's technology portfolio, analyzing resource allocation decisions and investment proposals. The position suits candidates with experience in federal financial management, capital planning, and complex budget analysis who can guide stakeholders through investment decisions.
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FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Maxwell AFB, Alabama · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a federal government financial management role supporting military officer education programs, involving budget development, cost analysis, and financial oversight. It suits someone with experience in DoD budgeting and accounting who can advise on resource allocation and help resolve funding issues.
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Financial Analyst
Joint Activities, Department of the Army
Fort Meade, Maryland · $143,913 – $196,689
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Acquisition Financial Management Specialist
Space Systems Command
Full-time · Chantilly, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This Space Force role manages financial reporting and compliance for complex acquisition programs, requiring someone who can navigate accounting challenges, strengthen internal controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior leaders overseeing defense technology projects.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST - TITLE 5
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Garden City, Georgia · $61,722 – $80,243
This is a federal financial analyst role within the National Guard that focuses on resolving complex accounting discrepancies, reconciling financial records, and ensuring compliance with DoD regulations across military and civilian pay systems. The position suits people with accounting expertise and attention to detail who can work through intricate financial problems in a government environment.
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Financial Analyst
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
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Financial Specialist (Business Manager), School of Engineering and Cyber Systems
U.S. Coast Guard
Full-time · New London, CT · $84,260 – $109,545
A financial and administrative leadership role managing the budget, operations, and logistics for a military engineering school within the Coast Guard. Suited for someone with federal accounting experience and financial systems expertise seeking a stable civilian government position.
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Financial Analyst
United Parks & Resorts
Tampa, FL
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Army National Guard Units
Latham, NY · $63,678 – $82,787
This is a federal Financial Management Analyst role within the National Guard's fiscal office, examining and resolving complex military and civilian pay accounts, determining eligibility for entitlements, and reconciling financial records to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The position suits someone with accounting or finance credentials who can work independently reviewing diverse pay scenarios and preparing supporting documentation for payments or collections.
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Supervisory Budget Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard
Glen Burnie, MD · $143,913 – $187,093
This supervisory role oversees budget planning and financial analysis for the Coast Guard's largest logistics center, managing a $650M annual budget across multiple systems and appropriations. The position suits experienced federal budget professionals ready to lead a team and serve as a subject matter expert on Coast Guard-wide financial policy.
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Budget Analyst
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Rockville, MD · $85,447 – $133,142
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BUDGET ANALYST
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Langley AFB, Virginia · $108,019 – $140,426
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Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Vancouver, WA · $66,505 – $86,461
This federal role manages budget formulation, analysis, and distribution of highway funding for WFLHD, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate with program offices and stakeholders on complex budgetary processes. It suits candidates with experience in budget planning, funding calculations, and Federal regulatory compliance who can work independently with high visibility.
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Budget Analyst
National Park Service
San Francisco, CA · $93,358 – $121,371
This federal Budget Analyst role supports the National Park Service across all divisions, managing budget preparation, financial planning, and fund allocation oversight. The position suits candidates with financial analysis experience in government or private sector work who can interpret regulations and guide managers on fiscal matters.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN · $106,437 – $163,514
This federal administrative role oversees budget and funds management operations within a naval research center, directing daily team activities and serving as the central point for financial inquiries and billing processes. It suits someone with financial management or budgeting background who can manage complex workflows, coordinate across departments, and develop internal guidance and training.
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Supervisory Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
Full-time · Springfield, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
A supervisory budget analyst role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security overseeing budget planning, financial analysis, and team management for the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. This position suits experienced federal budget professionals ready to lead a team and guide organizational financial strategy.
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Budget Analyst
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
College Park, MD · $106,437 – $163,062
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Associate FCA Examiner
Farm Credit Administration
Sacramento, CA · $53,909 – $58,871
The Farm Credit Administration seeks recent college graduates for a structured four-year training program in financial examination and regulatory compliance, with intensive classroom instruction and field work analyzing agricultural lending institutions. This role suits graduates in finance, accounting, or business who want hands-on experience in federal financial oversight and are willing to travel frequently and pursue professional certifications.
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BUDGET ANALYST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
March AFB, California · $71,957 – $93,549
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Supervisory Budget Analyst
U.S. Coast Guard
Glen Burnie, MD · $143,913 – $187,093
This supervisory role oversees budget planning and financial analysis for the Coast Guard's largest logistics center, managing a $650M annual budget across multiple systems and appropriations. The position suits experienced federal budget professionals ready to lead a team and serve as a subject matter expert on Coast Guard-wide financial policy.
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Supervisory Auditor (Standards Branch Manager)
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Lowell, MA · $125,776 – $163,514
This government role oversees a team of compliance auditors ensuring contractor adherence to federal acquisition and auditing standards. It suits experienced auditors who want to move into management and mentor others while handling sensitive liaison work between audit staff and senior leadership.
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Budget Analyst
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Rockville, MD · $85,447 – $133,142
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BUDGET ANALYST
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Langley AFB, Virginia · $108,019 – $140,426
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Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Vancouver, WA · $66,505 – $86,461
This federal role manages budget formulation, analysis, and distribution of highway funding for WFLHD, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate with program offices and stakeholders on complex budgetary processes. It suits candidates with experience in budget planning, funding calculations, and Federal regulatory compliance who can work independently with high visibility.
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Development Finance Corporation
Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal accounting role involves managing general ledger operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's CFO office. It suits accountants with government or complex financial systems experience who can handle multi-fund accounting, budgetary analysis, and compliance with federal accounting standards.
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Budget Analyst
National Park Service
San Francisco, CA · $93,358 – $121,371
This federal Budget Analyst role supports the National Park Service across all divisions, managing budget preparation, financial planning, and fund allocation oversight. The position suits candidates with financial analysis experience in government or private sector work who can interpret regulations and guide managers on fiscal matters.
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Business Analyst Specialist
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal role analyzes postal finances, operations, and market trends to advise senior leadership on strategic risks and opportunities. It suits experienced business analysts comfortable with complex data work, executive communication, and the specifics of regulated industries.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN · $106,437 – $163,514
This federal administrative role oversees budget and funds management operations within a naval research center, directing daily team activities and serving as the central point for financial inquiries and billing processes. It suits someone with financial management or budgeting background who can manage complex workflows, coordinate across departments, and develop internal guidance and training.
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Supervisory Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
Full-time · Springfield, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
A supervisory budget analyst role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security overseeing budget planning, financial analysis, and team management for the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. This position suits experienced federal budget professionals ready to lead a team and guide organizational financial strategy.
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What employers state they pay
Median
$139,000
Middle half
$105,000 – $181,000
From 105 of 145 open roles — the 72% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry16%
- Mid25%
- Senior40%
- Lead / Staff / Principal13%
- Management4%
- Executive2%
From 115 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Financial Analyst postings ask for
Measured from the 145 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Excel81 roles55.9%
- Financial Modeling64 roles44.1%
- SQL25 roles17.2%
- Forecasting19 roles13.1%
- Power BI19 roles13.1%
- Tableau19 roles13.1%
- Python14 roles9.7%
- SAP14 roles9.7%
- Financial Analysis13 roles9.0%
- Variance Analysis13 roles9.0%
Where Financial Analyst roles are
Among the 114 of 145 open roles we could place on a map.
- New York20
Employers hiring Financial Analysts
93 in total, most open roles first.
Intuit14 roles- SAShield AI7 roles
Comcast6 roles
Blackstone Group4 roles
Moody's Corporation4 roles- HHHims and Hers3 roles
- TCThe Hershey Company3 roles
Adams Street Partners2 roles
Reports on Financial Analyst hiring
- 18,599 Roles Opened and 8,090 Closed This Week, With Michigan Nearly TriplingOct 24, 2026
- Citigroup Added 292 New Roles This Week, More Than Any Other Employer TrackedOct 23, 2026
- Product Manager Posted Pay Median Drops to $192,500 From $220,000Oct 21, 2026
- Georgia Added 204 New Roles This Week, Up 9.7% While Postings Fell OverallOct 18, 2026
- 10,470 Roles Closed Against 8,663 New Openings This WeekOct 17, 2026