ATS keywords · Financial Analyst

ATS keywords for a financial analyst resume

The key ATS keywords for a financial analyst resume are FP&A and modeling terms (financial modelling, 3-statement model, variance analysis, forecasting), BI and ERP tooling (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, NetSuite, SAP), and certifications (CFA, FMVA). Name the model and the decision it drove in your bullets.

Updated June 23, 2026

Financial analyst ATS filters look for modeling, planning, and tooling terms. Advanced Excel is assumed, so differentiate with named models and BI tools. The CFA (or candidate status) is a recognized filter term worth listing if you hold it.

FP&A & modeling

FP&AFinancial modelling3-statement modelVariance analysisForecastingScenario analysis

BI & analysis

ExcelPower BITableauLookerSQL

ERP & planning

NetSuiteSAPAnaplanAdaptive

Certifications

CFAFMVACPA

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