Financial Analyst (Financial Modeling – FP&A & Operating Models)
Role Overview
This mid-level Financial Analyst role involves building and maintaining driver-based operating models from scratch, focusing on revenue, cost, and headcount forecasts for a U.S.-based software company. Day-to-day tasks include performing scenario analysis, translating business assumptions into financial outputs, and explaining model logic, with the impact of training AI systems to understand real-world financial workflows. It is a hands-on, contract position requiring strong modeling ownership and collaboration with a recruiting firm and the client's finance team.
Perks & Benefits
The role offers flexible, remote, and asynchronous work with 15-40 hours per week, allowing for adaptable scheduling, likely accommodating various time zones. It provides a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems, applying finance skills in an evolving context, with potential for career growth through exposure to advanced financial modeling and U.S. GAAP experience. The remote setup implies a supportive, results-oriented culture typical of tech-focused roles, with no strict office requirements.
Full Job Description
Role: Financial Analyst (Financial Modeling – FP&A & Operating Models)
Engagement: Contract · Remote (India)
Hours: 15–40 hours/week · Flexible, asynchronous work
Overview
We are a recruiting firm partnering with a U.S.-based software company to hire a Financial Analyst with strong financial modeling experience focused on operating models, forecasting, and business performance.
This is a hands-on modeling role. You will be building financial models that reflect how companies forecast performance, plan growth, and make operational decisions.
Your work will contribute to training advanced AI systems to understand how finance teams model revenue, costs, and business drivers in real-world scenarios.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain driver-based operating models from scratch
Develop revenue, cost, and headcount forecasts
Model key business drivers (e.g., growth rates, pricing, costs, unit economics)
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making
Translate business assumptions into structured financial outputs
Clearly explain model structure, assumptions, and financial logic
What We’re Looking For
2–8 years of experience in:
Corporate FP&A (with strong modeling ownership)
Corporate Finance
Strategic Finance
Proven ability to build operating models from scratch (not just reporting or budgeting)
Strong understanding of:
Revenue and cost drivers
Forecasting methodologies
Financial statements and business performance metrics
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills
High attention to detail and analytical rigor
Experience working with U.S. GAAP
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Interview Process
Initial interview
Take-home financial modeling exercise
Final interview
Why This Role Is Unique
Work on cutting-edge AI systems, transforming financial workflows
Apply real-world finance skills in a new and evolving context
Flexible, remote, and asynchronous work structure
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