Skill Demand Index
Finance — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 4 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L1
Median Depth
75%
Gap Rate
4
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want Finance at introductory awareness.
Overview
What is Finance?
Market context for Finance in the current job market
Finance is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Finance typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Finance:
- •Required in 0.1% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L1 depth — foundational knowledge with practical application
- •Most demand comes from Other roles — 75% of all Finance jobs
What L1 means in practice:
L1 (Minimal) means you can discuss the concept but haven’t used it in production. Many entry-level positions accept this.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Finance once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 75% means most applicants lack Finance at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Finance most:
Other positions drive 75% of demand. Finance also frequently list Finance as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Finance include Market Research and Analytics.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Finance requirements across 4 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.3·Median depth: L1.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Finance affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Finance
$141K
Median $133K
1235 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Finance appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 4 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Finance
50%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
25%
co-occurrence
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Finance is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When Finance appears in a job's requirements, 75% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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