Financial Analyst Jobs in Colorado
Financial Analyst jobs in Colorado concentrate in corporate finance, investment management, and government contracting across one of the more active markets in the Mountain West region, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst to senior FP&A roles. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of postings, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, Charles Schwab, and DaVita. The most in-demand specialties are financial planning and analysis, investment research, and defense and aerospace financial management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department Information
At Mines, the Budget and Financial Planning Office sits within our Finance, Administration, and Operations (FA&O) Division and provides oversite for campus units’ financial planning and collaborates with various campus units to manage the university’s financial health. The Budget and Financial Planning team works to enhance financial and budget forecasting, reporting, and analysis by being a resource and partner to the Mines community. Broadly, FA&O provides critical support to the mission and forward-thinking strategic initiatives while managing $325 million in operating activity, stewarding $1 billion in assets, and supporting approximately 1400 full-time faculty and staff.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for operational forecasting, reporting, and analysis for a select portfolio along with institutional projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities include procedural documentation, implementing the budgeting system, and communicating financial data into high-level summary reports.
For success in this position, you’ll need:
Attention to Detail – The ability to not only be accurate in producing analyses, but also notice quirks in the information that may warrant further exploration
Curiosity – A drive to dig deeper into analyses to determine why things look or function the way they do
Customer Focus – An understanding of constituent needs that allows for the tailoring of information to most effectively serve that specific audience
Innovation/Problem Solving – A focus on leveraging available resources to develop new solutions to long-time or newly identified challenges
Collaboration – Awareness of how the individual’s work may impact or be supported by other members of the team
Sound like you? Apply today. Application period ends November 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Description of Job
- Analyze and summarize campus portfolio budget and fund variances, along with producing monthly and annual reports explaining those results.
- Develop scenario analyses that evaluate financial impacts of enrollment changes, state appropriations, research growth, compensation adjustments, and strategic investments on campus portfolio partners.
- Support current strategic initiatives and campus projects, including preparing analyses and briefing materials for campus portfolio partners, including scenario evaluations and strategic or operational recommendations.
- Develop a deep understanding of the financial data to measure benchmarks, explain the outcomes, and provide metrics to measure financial performance against industry trends.
- Manage a campus portfolio by meeting regularly and serving as a financial consultant for those leaders by supporting budget management, effectively communicating models, reports, and analysis results in writing, presentations, and other methods.
- Work on continuous business process improvement, including writing and revising documentation along with recommending and supporting ways to improve business and financial services to campus partners.
- Support the university budget processes, including annual operating budget development, implementation, monitoring, and fiscal year analysis.
- Continuously enhance skills and abilities in Workday’s Adaptive Planning tool to implement efficient operations/business processes and refine modeling accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop financial models to forecast future department revenues and expenses, along with annual and long-term financial funding models for units in their reporting portfolio.
- Aid in the development of forecasting procedures and lead reporting initiatives related to multi-year projections, which include mandatory costs, auxiliary revenue, and labor expenses.
- Draw from available data to develop digestible financial dashboards and reporting while maintaining and enhancing scheduled reports based on campus feedback and strategic needs.
- Continuously enhance skills and abilities in data visualization software, such as Tableau.
- Continuously enhance skills and abilities in Workday’s Adaptive Planning tool to support effective decision-making reports and analytics
- Working knowledge of Mines financial and organizational structures, Workday/Adaptive systems, and standard business processes
- Positive rapport with campus partners, including both operational partners (e.g. HR) and financial partners (i.e. portfolio)
- Ownership of their learning process with constant leveraging of available resources
- Maintenance of existing models, reports, and dashboards, with an improving ability to make additions or refinements that increase accuracy or accessibility
- Production of clear and accurate ad-hoc reports, even if those reports don’t yet fully utilize all available resources/information
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
- 2 or more years of professional experience in budgeting, financial planning, or closely aligned work
- Advanced skill using the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced abilities in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Workday and Adaptive Planning
- Experience using complex financial, human resources, student, and/or other information systems
- Experience working with large complex data sets, such as detailed transactions, employee information, student academic characteristics, and other database fields
- Basic proficiency in data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau or similar systems).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience in financial modeling systems like Adaptive Planning, or similar systems
- Experience in data visualization software like Tableau, or similar systems
- Experience with higher education budget modeling and financial reporting and higher education fund and cost accounting
- Advanced foundational skills to master more complex structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques
- Advanced communication skills, display professional presence in meetings and summarize communications at the appropriate level for executive audiences
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous sick/vacation time: 11 paid holidays per year
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
How to Apply
- Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
- Upload a resume or CV
- Upload a cover letter. In your cover letter, please address the following prompt:
Supplemental Information
Apply at: https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Mines_Careers/details/Financial-Planning-Analyst-II_JR110134
Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
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Financial Analyst Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- EchoStar10

- Augmentis3A
- Lockheed Martin3

- Sierra Nevada Corporation3

- SM Energy2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial analyst jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
- CFA designation or active progress toward it is strongly preferred for investment roles
- Proficiency in Excel financial modeling and at least one ERP or BI platform such as SAP or Tableau
- Two or more years of FP&A, accounting, or investment analysis experience for mid-level roles
- Familiarity with government contracting accounting standards such as FAR and DCAA for defense employers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial findings to senior leadership
Financial Analyst Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial analyst in Colorado?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, which is the baseline requirement across Colorado employers. Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a financial analyst, so the credential that carries the most weight with Denver-area corporate and investment employers is the CFA designation, awarded by the CFA Institute. Many candidates also hold the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification to demonstrate technical skills before earning the CFA.
How much do financial analysts make in Colorado?
Financial analysts in Colorado earn a median of about $103,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,590 for the lowest 10% to over $171,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire financial analysts in Colorado?
Colorado financial analyst roles are posted by EchoStar, Augmentis, and Lockheed Martin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace contractors, financial services firms headquartered in Denver, and large healthcare organizations creates consistent demand across several distinct industry sectors.
Which Colorado cities have the most financial analyst jobs?
Denver, Englewood, and Golden have the most financial analyst openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share because it is home to major corporate headquarters in financial services, energy, and healthcare, while Boulder attracts technology and investment roles and Colorado Springs draws heavily from defense and aerospace contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
Are there remote financial analyst jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 87% of financial analyst openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. FP&A reporting, investment research, and budget modeling translate well to remote arrangements, while roles requiring close coordination with operations or government contracting compliance reviews are more commonly on-site.
How can I get hired as a financial analyst in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an analyst associate or junior financial analyst role at one of Colorado's large employers. DaVita, Lockheed Martin, and Charles Schwab in the Denver metro run structured rotational or new-graduate analyst programs that accept candidates without prior finance titles. Moving from an adjacent role such as staff accountant, budget coordinator, or business operations analyst is also common. Earning the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification before applying gives candidates from community colleges or non-target schools a measurable edge over applicants with only a degree.
Where can I find and apply to financial analyst jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to financial analyst jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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