Finance Associate: FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

About Goodera:

Goodera is the worldʼs leading employee volunteering platform, powering companies to scale employee volunteering experiences globally through our innovative technology platform and unique operating model. With a presence in over 100 countries and support for 30+ languages, we connect over 500 clients—including 60+ Fortune 500 companies—with meaningful volunteer opportunities tailored to their communities. To date, our impact has reached over 10 million beneficiaries, powered by 1 million+ employee volunteers and a network of 50,000+ nonprofit partners. Growing at 100% year on year, we are backed by top investors including Zoom Ventures, Elevation Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network, and Ursula Burns.

Role Brief:

Finance Associate: FP&A

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the

  annual budget

  and multi-year financial forecasts (rolling forecasts) by collaborating with department heads to gather inputs and align on assumptions.
• Develop and maintain complex

  financial models

  to support strategic initiatives, including pricing strategies, return on investment (ROI) analysis, and scenario planning.
• Conduct

  variance analysis

  (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) on a monthly basis, identifying key drivers of deviations and providing explanations to senior management.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly

  Management Information System (MIS) reports

  and dashboards focusing on P&L, key operational metrics, and cash flow.
• Analyze company performance metrics, including revenue recognition, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and lifetime value (LTV), to provide insights into business efficiency.
• Support the due diligence process and assist with investor relations by preparing financial presentations and data packs.
• Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, leveraging financial planning software and tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum

  1 to 2 years of experience

  in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a relevant analytical role.

• Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets

  is mandatory, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and visualization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in

  building dynamic financial models

  for budgeting, forecasting, and business case analysis.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and key SaaS/Subscription business metrics (e.g., ARR, Churn).
• Experience with a Financial Planning tool (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan) or advanced BI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data effectively to non-finance stakeholders.