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Remote financial analyst jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like fintech, SaaS, insurance, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include CVS Health, Apptegy, and ABB. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
The role of a Financial Analyst at Canonical. As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team. You will play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, and continuously drive cross-functional business alignment. Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical independent thinker, who has a desire to learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions.
LOCATION
This is a remote role in EMEA or Americas time zones.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIs
- Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews
- Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business
- Create objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisions
- Support multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
- Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling
- Understanding of core accounting principles
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
- Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field
- Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems
- Experience with Budgeting and Planning Software, or Data Visualization tools
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
ABOUT CANONICAL
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
INTRODUCTION
The role of a Financial Analyst at Canonical. As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team. You will play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, and continuously drive cross-functional business alignment. Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical independent thinker, who has a desire to learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions.
LOCATION
This is a remote role in EMEA or Americas time zones.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIs
- Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews
- Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business
- Create objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisions
- Support multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
- Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling
- Understanding of core accounting principles
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
- Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field
- Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems
- Experience with Budgeting and Planning Software, or Data Visualization tools
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
ABOUT CANONICAL
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health47
- Apptegy6
- ABB3
- Yale University3
- Twilio2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services66
- Technology & Software22
- Insurance13
- Education10
- Manufacturing7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote financial analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Advanced Excel proficiency including financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
- CFA designation or active progress toward charterholder status
- Strong communication skills for presenting findings to non-finance stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Financial Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote financial analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check regularly and apply to roles that match your experience as soon as they appear, since remote postings often attract high volume quickly.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote financial analyst roles depend on written clarity. Structure your cover letter and any take-home materials the way you would a stakeholder memo, because remote employers use that writing to judge how you'll communicate analysis without a meeting.
Build a portfolio of clean financial models
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your models do the talking. Share a Google Sheets or Excel file with clear assumptions, labeled tabs, and documented logic. A forecasting model or variance analysis you built independently is concrete proof of remote-ready skills.
Prepare for remote-style interviews and assessments
Many remote financial analyst interviews include a take-home case or live model walk-through over video. Practice narrating your analytical logic aloud while screen-sharing, since explaining your reasoning clearly in that format is a core part of how remote teams evaluate candidates.
Filter your search by remote-first company type
Look for fintech platforms, SaaS businesses, and insurance companies with distributed finance teams, as they hire remote financial analysts most consistently. Prioritize roles where the whole finance function is remote rather than hybrid, since those teams have built workflows that actually support remote analysts.
Remote Financial Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote financial analyst job?
Target companies with established distributed teams, such as remote-first fintech firms, SaaS businesses, and insurance companies, because they already have the infrastructure for remote finance work. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency in collaborative tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and cloud-based reporting platforms. Candidates who show clean, well-documented financial models and a history of delivering analysis independently stand out.
Which companies hire remote financial analysts?
Companies hiring remote financial analysts right now include CVS Health, Apptegy, and ABB, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams in fintech, healthcare, and SaaS tend to hire financial analysts remotely most consistently.
Can you get a remote financial analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level financial analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Startups and smaller remote-first companies are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. A portfolio of financial models, a personal budgeting or forecasting project, or a relevant certification like CFA Level I can substitute for direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote financial analyst jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote financial analyst postings list a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics as a baseline requirement. Remote employers do weigh demonstrated skills heavily, though, so candidates who can show polished financial models, proficiency in Excel or SQL, and real analytical outputs sometimes move forward without a traditional four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote financial analysts?
Remote financial analyst roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to have distributed finance teams that rely on cloud-based reporting and async workflows, making remote financial analyst roles a natural fit.
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