Senior Financial Analyst (CFA Charterholder)

FinStrat Management, Inc.; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Ongoing education and training

Bonuses

Job summary

FinStrat Management, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst with a CFA designation to join our team in India.

This role emphasizes investment analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning to guide data-driven decisions that support client growth and financial health. You will conduct in-depth financial analysis, build forecasting tools, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management, while collaborating with operations, sales, and product teams to enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models and forecasting tools.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and present findings to senior management.
• Analyze trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Perform due diligence on private and public assets, including early-stage companies, VC funds, and real estate.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and support capital allocation decisions.
• Prepare financial due diligence reports for internal and external clients.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in scenario and sensitivity analysis for key business drivers.
• Monitor economic, industry, and market trends and assess their impact on financial plans.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling software

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Financial Analyst with a CFA designation to join our team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in investment analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning. You will be instrumental in guiding data-driven decisions that support our client's growth and financial health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions

• Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models and forecasting tools

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and present key findings to senior management

• Analyze trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement

• Perform research and financial / investment due diligence on private and public assets, including early-stage companies, VC funds, and real estate.

• Evaluate investment opportunities and support capital allocation decisions

• Prepare financial / investment due diligence reports for internal and external clients

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, sales, product) to support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Assist in scenario and sensitivity analysis for key business drivers

• Monitor economic, industry, and market trends and assess their impact on the company’s financial plans

• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration planning

Job Requirements

Professional Knowledge

• CFA Charterholder (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or Master’s degree preferred)

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with financial planning software and ERP systems
• Investment due diligence experience with both public and private companies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Soft Skills

• Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
• Commitment and ability to meet critical business deadlines
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Strong technology and software acumen
• Comfortable learning new software programs
• Able to receive constructive feedback
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment

Benefits and Perks

• Unlimited vacation
• Ongoing education and training
• Bonuses