Salary Range
$62,000 – $140,000
Job Outlook
8% growth through 2032
Education
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
Work Settings
Hybrid, Onsite
About This Career
Financial Analysts evaluate financial data, create forecasts, and recommend investment strategies. They analyze company performance, industry trends, and economic conditions to guide business decisions.
Top Skills
Financial modelingExcel (advanced)Valuation (DCF/Comps)Data analysisFinancial reportingBloomberg Terminal
Typical Responsibilities
- Build financial models and forecasts
- Analyze financial statements
- Prepare investment recommendations
- Create presentations for management
- Monitor industry trends
- Perform variance analysis
Common Certifications
✓ CFA (Level I-III)✓ Series 7✓ Series 66✓ Bloomberg Market Concepts
Career Progression
1
Junior Analyst
0-2 years experience
2
Financial Analyst
2-4 years experience
3
Senior Analyst
4-7 years experience
4
Finance Manager / Director
7-12 years experience
5
VP Finance / CFO
12+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
financial modelingDCFvaluationforecastingExcelBloombergfinancial reporting
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Hiring Industries
Investment BanksCorporate FinanceAsset ManagementConsultingInsurance
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