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A typical Tuesday: updating a financial model to forecast next quarter's revenue, pulling data into Excel to compare actuals vs. budget, writing a variance analysis for the CFO, and joining a call with the sales team to understand pipeline changes. You're the person people come to when they need a number.
BLS / Glassdoor, 2025
BS in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
4 years (BS)
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics
Years to Senior: 4–6 years
Lateral moves: Data Analyst, Management Consultant, Investment Banker
Search "Financial Analyst Intern" or "FP&A Intern." Excel mastery is table stakes. Internships are available in corporate finance, investment banking, and consulting. A finance or accounting background plus SQL/Python is increasingly valued.
Steady demand across industries. Companies always need people who understand the numbers. SQL/Python skills are a differentiator.
Salary and outlook data is approximate and varies by location, company, and experience.