Financial Analyst...

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, 24 hours/week (with potential to transition to full time)Schedule: CET working hoursLocation: Fully RemoteEngagement: Independent ContractorCompensation: $****-$**** (based on a 24-hour workweek, depending on level of experience); $****-$**** for full timeKey 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 HygieneReconcile 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 & AutomationDesign 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 & StandardsFollow 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- Theyown the numbers — every figure must be backed by logic, traceability, and quality assurance.- Theybalance precision with practicality — models should be easy to hand over and fast to update.- Theytranslate numbers into narratives — this role will eventually expand into creating investment memorandums where financial insights tell the story.Recruitment Process1. Initial Interview2. Finance Case + bonus assignment3. Second Interview4. Valuation Case Test5. Final Interview#J-*****-Ljbffr