Median pay: $62,600
Top pay: $91,700
10-year job growth: 20%
Total jobs: 250,000
The job:
As a financial analyst, you provide analysis and support to various parts of the company and prepare detailed annual budget and monthly financial forecasts. You'll also help prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual versus budget variances.
Quality of life ratings:
Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
B |
C |
C |
B |
By Heather Muse and Donna Rosato
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