Financial Analyst (Financial Modeling – FP&A & Operating Models)

Role: Financial Analyst (Financial Modeling • FP&A & Operating Models) Engagement: Contract · Remote (India) Hours: 15–40 hours/week · Flexible, asynchronous work OverviewWe 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 DoBuild 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 For2–8 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 ProcessInitial interview Take-home financial modeling exercise Final interview Why This Role Is UniqueWork 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