Financial Modelling Specialist

Description

Summary: This Financial Modelling Specialist role focuses on building, reviewing, and improving sophisticated financial models for an AI-focused company, requiring high ownership and precision. Highlights: 1. High-impact analytical work at the intersection of finance + AI 2. Opportunity to work alongside highly technical and analytical teams 3. Strong ownership and autonomy with long-term growth potential **Financial Modelling Specialist (FP\&A, Investment Banking, Strategic Finance) – Remote \| U.S. Hours****Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Client Business Hours **About Pavago** At Pavago, we connect top\-tier offshore professionals with fast\-growing U.S. companies that expect high ownership, precision, and world\-class execution. We are hiring a **Financial Modelling Specialist** for one of our clients — a **YC\-backed (W25\)** company building advanced financial and business modelling infrastructure used to train AI systems. This role is highly analytical and execution\-focused. You will build, review, and improve sophisticated financial models used within structured AI training workflows. If you thrive in: * Financial modelling * Structured problem\-solving * Complex analytical work * High\-agency environments This role is a strong fit. **What You’ll Own****Financial Modelling \& Analysis (Core Focus)*** Build complete end\-to\-end: * + Financial models + Forecasting models + KPI frameworks + Operating models + Scenario analyses * Create clean, scalable, and structured modelling outputs * Ensure models align with U.S. accounting and financial analysis standards **Model Review \& Quality Control*** Review and refine models built by other analysts * Identify: * + Structural issues + Logic gaps + Formula inconsistencies + Forecasting errors * Improve: * + Accuracy + Clarity + Scalability + Documentation **Framework \& Documentation Improvement*** Help improve modelling standards and frameworks * Update: * + Templates + Documentation + Best practices * Contribute to scalable financial modelling infrastructure **Cross\-Functional Collaboration*** Participate in recurring working sessions with internal teams * Align on: * + Modelling methodologies + Standards + Assumptions + Documentation structure * Communicate modelling logic and assumptions clearly **Analytical Support \& Mentorship*** Provide structured feedback to junior analysts when needed * Help improve consistency and modelling quality across workflows **What Makes You a Strong Fit*** You are highly analytical and detail\-oriented * You can create structure from broad instructions * You think critically and independently * You communicate financial logic clearly * You care deeply about model quality and accuracy * You are comfortable working in highly focused, analytical environments **Required Experience \& Skills*** 3–7\+ years of hands\-on financial modelling experience * Strong understanding of: * + U.S. GAAP + Revenue recognition + Cash flow alignment + Accrual vs. cash accounting + Forecasting \& variance analysis * Advanced proficiency in: * + Excel + Google Sheets * Experience building and auditing complex financial models * Strong written and verbal English communication skills **Preferred Backgrounds*** Investment Banking * Private Equity * FP\&A / Strategic Finance * Corporate Finance * Financial Consulting * Accounting \+ Financial Modelling hybrid roles **Nice to Have*** Experience with: * + AI training datasets + Structured data work + Data labelling workflows * Exposure to multi\-industry modelling environments * Experience refining modelling frameworks and documentation systems **What a Typical Day Looks Like*** Build financial and operating models from broad requirements * Refine forecasting assumptions and KPI frameworks * Review peer models and identify improvement opportunities * Participate in working sessions to align on modelling standards * Update templates, documentation, and frameworks * Improve structure, logic, and consistency across models **In short:** You help build and refine high\-quality financial modelling systems that support advanced AI training infrastructure. **Key Metrics (KPIs)*** Accuracy and quality of financial models * Clarity and scalability of modelling frameworks * Speed and reliability of model delivery * Reduction in modelling inconsistencies or errors * Quality of documentation and process improvement **Why This Role Stands Out*** Work with a YC\-backed AI\-focused company * High\-impact analytical work at the intersection of finance \+ AI * Exposure to advanced modelling systems and frameworks * Strong ownership and autonomy * Opportunity to work alongside highly technical and analytical teams * Fully remote with long\-term growth potential **Interview Process*** Initial Phone Screening * Zoom Interview with Pavago HR Team * Short Financial Modelling Assignment * 15\-Minute Client Sync * Extensive Modelling Assessment * Final Interview with Client Team * Offer \& Background Check **Apply Now** If you: * Have strong financial modelling fundamentals * Think critically and independently * Enjoy structured analytical work * Can build clean, scalable financial models with precision This role is a strong fit for high\-agency finance professionals who thrive in detail\-driven analytical environments.