Associate Financial Analyst

Alphatec Spine • Carlsbad, CA

23h

About The Position

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain hands-on experience in financial planning, performance analysis, and forecasting. You’ll support the financial management of a rapidly scaling organization, helping to align business objectives with financial targets and enabling data-driven decision-making across functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related business field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or early career experience preferred)
• Strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate clear, structured insights
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation tools) to improve financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and planning processes
• Prepare variance analyses (actuals vs. plan, prior periods) and identify key drivers
• Maintain financial models and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Develop and maintain recurring reporting and dashboards to track business performance
• Analyze trends across revenue, expenses, and key operational metrics
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making
• Partner with Finance team members to support functional areas such as Sales, Operations, and Corporate functions
• Contribute to preparation of materials for leadership reviews and planning discussions
• Support evaluation of business initiatives through data analysis and financial context
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Support implementation and enhancement of financial tools and reporting capabilities
• Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting outputs
• Explore and apply new tools (including AI-enabled solutions) to streamline workflows and enhance analytical capabilities

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level