What does a Financial Analyst do?
- Analyses financial statements, budgets and market indicators
- Builds forecasting and valuation models in Excel/BI
- Compares investment and cost options and assesses risk
- Presents findings to management with clear recommendations
Which skills do you need?
ExcelFinancial modellingAccounting basicsSQLStatisticsAnalytical thinkingPresentation
How to become a Financial Analyst?
- 1Bachelor's: finance, economics or maths
- 2Hands-on courses: financial modelling + Excel/SQL, optionally the CFA track
- 3Internship/portfolio: analysis of real statements — a junior analyst role
What is the work environment like?
Mostly office work: a computer, financial systems and teamwork. The pace rises during reporting and budgeting cycles.