Financial Modelling Specialist

We are hiring a Financial Modelling Specialist for a client, who is backed by YC (W 25 ), building an advanced financial and business modelling infrastructure used to train AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Build complete, end-to-end financial and business models for internal AI training workflows.
* Review and refine models built by other analysts for structure, clarity, and accuracy.
* Collaborate with the client’s internal team to improve modelling frameworks and documentation.
* Participate in regular working sessions to align on modelling standards.
* (Optional) Provide structured feedback to junior analysts when needed.

Requirements

* 3–7+ years of hands-on financial modelling experience, ideally across multiple industries or business models.
* Strong command of U.S.-standard accounting, including:
* GAAP principles
* Revenue recognition
* Cash flow alignment
* Accrual vs. cash accounting
* Forecasting & variance analysis

* Preferred backgrounds:
* Investment Banking
* Private Equity
* FP&A / Strategic Finance
* Corporate Finance / Consulting
* Accounting + modelling hybrid roles

* Advanced Excel / Google Sheets capability; able to build, audit, and optimise complex models.
* High agency: thrives with loose direction and can create structure independently.
* Strong communication skills — clear explanation of assumptions, logic, and model decisions.
* Bonus: experience with structured data work, labelling, or AI training datasets.

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

* Take on new modelling assignments with broad instructions and turn them into clean, structured outputs.
* Build or refine detailed models (operating models, forecasting, scenario analysis, KPI frameworks, etc.).
* Review peer models, identify issues, and propose improvements.
* Join short recurring check-ins with the team to maintain consistency and refine standards.
* Update frameworks, templates, and modelling documentation as needed.
* This is focused, analytical work that rewards precision and clear thinking.

Interview Process

* Initial Phone Screening – Quick review of background, communication, and fit.
* Zoom Interview with Pavago’s HR Team – Deep dive on experience and expectations.
* Short Assignment – A brief modelling task to evaluate structure and fundamentals.
* 15-Minute Sync with Client Company – Quick alignment on role, expectations, and communication style.
* Extensive Modelling Assignment – A more detailed task assessing analytical depth, logic, and modelling quality.
* Final Interview with Client Team – Walkthrough of your approach and problem-solving style.
* Offer & Background Check – Final step before onboarding.

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