Summary: Seeking a detail-obsessed Financial Analyst to build sophisticated financial models and support transaction advisory for high-growth startups and scaleups, where flawless work is non-negotiable. Highlights: 1. Support high-growth startups and scaleups with financial expertise 2. Hands-on, high-accountability role with direct impact on client strategies 3. Ideal for someone who is a wizard with numbers and commercially minded We’re helping an **international finance and M\&A consultancy** find a **Financial Analyst** to support transaction advisory, fundraising, and strategic finance projects for high\-growth startups and scaleups. You’ll build sophisticated financial models, prepare investor and board materials, and support valuation and deal execution across software and deeptech companies. This is a hands\-on, high\-accountability role where **flawless work is non\-negotiable** — your analyses will directly inform key decisions and client strategies. This role is ideal for someone who is **a wizard with numbers**, detail\-obsessed yet commercially minded, and capable of seeing both the **story and strategy behind the spreadsheets**. **Part time to start,** *no. of hours/week can be negotiated during the initial interview, with possibility of transitioning to full time* **Schedule:** CET working hours **Location:** Fully Remote **Engagement:** Independent Contractor **Compensation:** $2400\-$3680 for full time ### **Key Responsibilities** * **Financial Modelling (Forecast \& Scenario Analysis)** Build fully linked 3\-statement financial models with sensitivities and scenarios (base, downside, management). Create cash flow forecasts, liquidity bridges, and valuation\-ready modules (DCF, comps, transaction comps). * **Historical Restatement \& Data Hygiene** Reconcile and clean raw data (GL exports, bank data, SaaS metrics) into analysis\-ready formats. Maintain version control, audit trails, and traceability from trial balance to model. * **Reporting Templates \& Automation** Design board and investor reporting templates, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis frameworks. Build SaaS metrics (ARR/MRR bridges, churn, LTV/CAC, NRR) and recurring revenue templates. * **Transaction Support (Model\-Led)** Produce deal\-ready schedules for buy\-side and sell\-side engagements (QofE, NWC, closing adjustments). Translate model outputs into charts and visuals for investment memorandums and management presentations. * **Quality Assurance \& Standards** Follow strict QA processes (FAST/SMART methodology). Double\-check every formula, input, and output — **your work must be flawless**. Ensure transparency through consistent assumptions pages, error checks, and version logs. ### **Requirements** * 3–6 years of experience in **M\&A, Transaction Services, or FP\&A**, ideally from a **Tier 1 investment bank or M\&A boutique**. + Candidates with **more years of experience** will also be considered if they remain flexible and open to new approaches. * Strong experience working with **software companies**; exposure to **deeptech (e.g., chipmakers)** is a plus. * Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency (array formulas, Power Query, dynamic formulas, structured refs). * Excellent grasp of valuation and deal mechanics (NWC, closing adjustments, leakage, earn\-outs). * Ability to turn messy data into clear historicals and models — quickly and accurately. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills — able to explain the story behind the numbers. * Meticulous attention to detail and ability to self\-check work before submission. ### **Nice\-to\-Haves** * Experience preparing materials for investment memorandums (IMs). * Familiarity with CAPEX modelling and debt structuring. * Previous experience in **software or SaaS transactions**; exposure to **deeptech deals** a bonus. ### **How Our Client Works** * They **own the numbers** — every figure must be backed by logic, traceability, and quality assurance. * They **balance precision with practicality** — models should be easy to hand over and fast to update. * They **translate numbers into narratives** — this role will eventually expand into creating investment memorandums where financial insights tell the story. ### **Recruitment Process** * Initial Interview * Second Interview \+ possibly a test assignment * Final Interview 4\. Offer and onboarding gAoiZ2ZiSC