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powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi,... ..., London and Amsterdam. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join th…
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Financial Analyst jobs in San Francisco, CA
Financial analysts build models and forecasts that guide business decisions. They analyze budgets, variances, and performance data, then turn the numbers into recommendations leadership can act on.
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The Analyst program at Union Square Advisors offers candidates the unparalleled opportunity to gain deep domain expertise in M&A and capital raising in the technology sector. Analysts will have the opportunity to support…
Job Description As an Analyst in our Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) team, you will be a key player in driving our platform’s growth... ...including preparing marketing materials, reviewing and formulating financial analy…
$200k - $285k
feedback, and desire to innovate? Finally, do they share our vision to help empower members to accomplish their dreams and build lasting financial security in whatever way is most relevant to their role? What it feels li…
$86.2k - $145.4k
makes a difference in the lives of our clients, join us. About the role We are seeking a FP&A Senior Analyst, Platform North America, to support financial planning and strategic analysis efforts. As FP&A Senior Analyst,…
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all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Okta is in profitable growth mode. We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst who will be a key player in and is truly excited about driving and effectively…
$27.88 per hour
secure scattered-site and project-based housing within tight rental markets. We use robust landlord engagement strategies, including financial incentives, to secure community-based units for vulnerable populations. Our p…
$150k - $200k
Qualifications ~5–10 years in macro research, global strategy, or thematic investing ~ Deep understanding of economic, political, and financial drivers of global markets ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills,…
Global Investment Bank who are adding experienced Technology Analysts and Associates to their group in San Francisco. We are looking... ...Closed M&A transaction deal experience; ~ Experience building financial models, v…
$150k - $240k
alternative investment firm is seeking a Fundamental Equities Data Analyst to join its New York, Stamford, San Francisco, Chicago or Miami... ...data analysis, with an interest in applying these skills to financial datas…
$150k - $240k
Overview A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking an Equity Financial Analyst to join its San Francisco office. The firm is looking for bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join and grow with the…
$115k - $165k
blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar... ...growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. The Senior Financial Analyst is respons…
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What financial analysts earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$54 | $84k–$112k |
| Mid level | $54–$74 | $112k–$154k |
| Senior | $71–$98 | $147k–$203k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Financial modelingForecasting and budgetingVariance analysisAdvanced ExcelSQLPower BI or TableauFinancial statement analysisPresenting to leadership
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a financial model you built.
Explain the decision the model supported, your key assumptions and drivers, and how you sanity-checked outputs. Mention what the business did with it.
How do you approach a variance between budget and actuals?
Show a drill-down habit: isolate price versus volume versus timing, talk to the budget owner, and separate one-time noise from a real trend.
How do the three financial statements connect?
Trace one example cleanly, such as net income flowing to retained earnings and the cash flow statement bridging to the cash balance. Practiced fluency is the point.
Tell me about a recommendation you made that leadership acted on.
Pick a case where your analysis changed a decision — a cut, an investment, a price change — and give the measured result.
How do you build a forecast when the data is messy or incomplete?
Describe triangulating from multiple sources, stating assumptions explicitly, and giving a range with drivers rather than one false-precision number.
What tools do you use beyond Excel?
Name your actual stack — SQL, Power BI, an FP&A platform like Anaplan or Adaptive — and one thing you automated with it.
How would you evaluate whether a project is worth investing in?
Reference NPV, IRR, and payback, but emphasize the quality of assumptions and the sensitivity analysis around them.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For financial analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Tie each analysis to the decision it informed and the dollar impact, not just the deliverable produced.
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Name the budgets or P&L size you supported so scope is clear, for example a $40M cost center.
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Show the modeling itself: three-statement models, scenario analysis, or driver-based forecasts you built from scratch.
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Quantify process wins, like cutting the monthly reporting cycle by automating with SQL or Power Query.
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List CFA or FMVA progress if applicable; even level one signals seriousness for analyst roles.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Financial Analyst
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FP&A Manager
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Director of FP&A
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