# Financial & Data Analyst

> Pavago · Pakistan (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-04-24

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Job Title:** Financial Analyst / Data Analyst

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

**Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for reporting deadlines and project cycles)

**About the Role:**

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst / Data Analyst to build models, analyze performance data, and deliver insights that guide strategy and decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and proficiency with modern data tools. The Analyst serves as a bridge between raw numbers and executive decisions, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable.

**Responsibilities:**

Financial Modeling:

-   Build and maintain 3-statement models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
-   Create scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities.
-   Model ROI, IRR, break-even, and valuation scenarios for projects or investments.

Data Analysis:

-   Query SQL databases and work with large datasets.
-   Clean and transform data using Python, R, or Excel advanced functions.
-   Conduct variance analyses to compare actuals vs. budgets/forecasts.

Reporting & Dashboards:

-   Prepare monthly management reporting packages and board decks.
-   Build KPI dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
-   Ensure consistent reporting definitions across finance and operations.

Forecasting & Budget Support:

-   Collaborate with FP&A teams to refine budgets and forecasts.
-   Incorporate real-time business performance into rolling forecasts.

Data Quality & Governance:

-   Validate data sources for accuracy and consistency.
-   Document methodologies for transparency and repeatability.

Collaboration:

-   Partner with finance, sales, operations, and leadership to align metrics with goals.
-   Translate data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

**What Makes You a Perfect Fit:**

-   Analytical thinker who can turn complex data into simple insights.
-   Detail-oriented, with high standards for accuracy.
-   Strong communicator — equally comfortable with spreadsheets and executive presentations.
-   Proactive in identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

**Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):**

-   2+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, or data analytics.
-   Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, macros).
-   Proficiency in SQL for querying and joining datasets.
-   Experience preparing variance analyses and management reports.

**Ideal Experience & Skills:**

-   Python or R for advanced analytics and data modeling.
-   Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
-   Industry background in SaaS, finance, healthcare, or professional services.
-   Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) for data extraction.

**What Does a Typical Day Look Like?**

A Financial Analyst / Data Analyst’s day revolves around turning raw financial and operational data into meaningful insights. You will:

-   Pull and clean data from ERP or SQL sources to prepare daily/weekly reports.
-   Update financial models with the latest actuals and run scenario analyses.
-   Prepare variance analyses to explain deviations from budget or forecast.
-   Build dashboards in BI tools to give leadership real-time visibility into KPIs.
-   Collaborate with stakeholders, presenting findings in clear, actionable terms.
-   Document assumptions and methodologies so models and analyses are transparent and repeatable.

In essence: you ensure decision-makers always have accurate, data-driven insights to guide strategy.

**Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):**

-   Accuracy of forecasts and financial models (variance within ±5–10%).
-   Timeliness of monthly/quarterly reporting.
-   Reliability and clarity of dashboards delivered to stakeholders.
-   Positive feedback from leadership on insights and recommendations.
-   Reduced errors and improved data quality across reports.

**Interview Process:**

1.  Initial Phone Screen
2.  Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3.  Practical Task (e.g., build a simple financial model or create a sample dashboard from dataset)
4.  Client Interview with Finance/Operations Leadership
5.  Offer & Background Verification

## Apply

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