Financial Analyst

In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor to business units, supporting decision-making through financial modeling, forecasting, and in-depth cost and performance analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline and enable sustainable growth. Job Responsibilities Build, maintain and enhance financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis. Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Sales, etc.) to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Conduct detailed cost analysis, unit economics, and profitability assessments across products and segments. Provide actionable insights on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities. Support monthly management reporting, including variance analysis versus budget/forecast. Drive financial planning cycles, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders. Evaluate business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives. Improve financial processes, tools, and reporting frameworks for better decision support. Ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution. Role Requirements: Education & Experience Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management 5+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles Experience in fast-paced, data-driven environments (e.g., fintech, tech or startups) is preferred Background in audit (Big 4), fintech or corporate finance is a plus Technical Skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques Experience with BI tools (e.g. Tableau & Databricks) and/or basic level of SQL is an advantage Ability to translate data into clear business insights and recommendations Russian & English speaker Analytical & Professional Skills Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence business decisions Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills High attention to detail with a structured approach to analysis Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders Personal Attributes Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills Adaptable and resilient in a changing business landscape This requires relocation to Manila, Philippines.