Financial analyst CV example
A financial analyst's job is to turn numbers into decisions, so the CV has to show more than Excel skills. It should show which decisions your analysis changed and what that achieved: money saved, more accurate forecasts, budgets prepared faster.
The example suits financial planning and analysis (FP&A), controller and financial analyst roles. In Lithuania these jobs are common in international groups and shared-service centres, where the CV is read in English, sometimes by a finance manager in another country.
CV example
Financial analyst in a manufacturing group (turnover €60m), responsible for the annual budget, monthly forecasts and management reports for 5 business units. Cut forecast error from 9% to 3%; cost analysis led to savings of €400,000 a year.
- Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts for 5 business units (€60m): forecast error down from 9% to 3%.
- Cost analysis and supplier benchmarking helped save €400,000 a year.
- Built Power BI management reports that replaced 30 Excel files; management now sees the figures daily.
- Built financial models and DCF valuations for 10+ client transactions.
- Analysed clients' financial statements under IFRS and Lithuanian Business Accounting Standards (VAS).
ISM University of Management and Economics: BSc,Finance, 2019
Passed Level I of the CFA Program, 2022
What to put in a financial analyst CV
“Prepared reports” says nothing. “Cost analysis led to savings of €400,000” shows your value.
Figures give context: an analyst at a €2m company and one at a €200m company do very different jobs.
Power BI, SQL, Python: list them if you use them. More and more companies ask for them in FP&A roles.
CFA, ACCA, CIMA: give the level you have reached and the year. A qualification you are still working towards is worth a line too.
Most common mistakes
- Generic phrases (“analytical thinking”, “attention to detail”) with no proof.
- Mixing up accounting and financial analysis experience; a CV that is not tailored to the specific role.
- No figures on budget size or company size.
Frequently asked questions
How is a financial analyst's CV different from an accountant's?
An accountant records and reports; an analyst forecasts and advises. In the CV, put the emphasis on models, forecasts and decisions rather than tax returns.
Do I need the CFA qualification?
It is not required, but at larger companies and banks in Lithuania a CFA or ACCA qualification helps a lot. List it even if you have only passed Level I.
If the ad is in English, does my CV have to be in English too?
Yes: match the language of the ad. International groups and shared-service centres (SSCs) usually advertise and work in English, while local companies may advertise in Lithuanian, so keep both versions current. Translate job titles and qualifications the same way in both, and use your university's official English name.