Finance Associate

3 - 5 years

0 Lacs

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Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About Us - Join the Elite

We're not your typical finance consultancy. We're the secret weapon behind the startups you've heard of.


The Zenith Difference:

  • Battle-tested CFO founders

    who've raised hundreds of millions and scaled seed-to-IPO
  • Elite financial athletes

    who live and breathe startup metrics and high-stakes decisions
  • Zero bureaucracy, maximum impact

    - we move at startup speed because we ARE startup people


Why top talent chooses us:


What We Do

  • Fractional CFO Services

    - On-demand leadership to manage reporting, fundraising, and strategy
  • Board & Investor Reporting

    - We build monthly reporting packs, KPIs, and forecasts that investors trust
  • Fundraising Support

    - From pitch prep to data rooms, we help you close rounds with confidence
  • Financial Operations

    - Bookkeeping, cash flow, payroll — handled cleanly and consistently


About This Role

Financial Modeling Expert

This role is for serious financial modeling professionals only. If you don't have demonstrable expertise in building complex financial models, please do not apply.


Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable)


Immediate Availability

  • Ready to start immediately
  • Available for urgent projects and tight deadlines from day one

Communication Excellence

  • Fluent English

    - Native or near-native proficiency required
  • Ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences

Technical Mastery

  • Expert-level financial modeling

    with 3-5 years of hands-on experience
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

    - complex formulas, scenario modeling, dynamic dashboards
  • PowerPoint expertise

    - creating investor-ready pitch decks and presentations
  • Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI)

Global Flexibility

  • Available across international time zones

    (US, Europe, Asia-Pacific)
  • Comfortable with non-traditional hours when client needs require it

Client-Facing Excellence

  • Direct client interaction experience

    with executives and stakeholders
  • Proven track record of managing client relationships independently

Startup Mentality

  • Thrives in extremely fast-paced environments

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid context-switching
  • This is

    not a 9-to-5 role

    - flexibility and urgency are essential

What You'll Do


Financial Modeling & Analysis

  • Build comprehensive 3-statement financial models from scratch
  • Create scenario analyses, sensitivity testing, and KPI dashboards for strategic decisions

Investor Relations Support

  • Design and build investor pitch decks that secure funding
  • Prepare due diligence materials and create compelling financial narratives for stakeholders

Client Partnership

  • Work directly with startup founders, CFOs, and executive teams
  • Manage multiple client relationships while consistently exceeding expectations

Cross-Functional Excellence

  • Support business development and collaborate across teams for integrated solutions
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and urgent requests

Ideal Background

Professional Experience

  • 3-5 years in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or FP&A
  • Experience working with startups/growth companies with a track record of building financial models that support major business decisions

Industry Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of SaaS, DTC, marketplace, and service business models
  • Experience with venture funding processes and startup metrics/KPIs across various industries

Personal Attributes

  • High-performance mindset

    with attention to detail and results-oriented approach
  • Adaptable and resilient

    in high-pressure situations with aggressive deadlines
  • Proactive communicator

    who anticipates needs and follows through relentlessly


What We Offer


Professional Growth

  • Accelerated career development in a high-growth environment with direct exposure to startup ecosystems
  • Opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries and venture funding processes
  • Performance-based advancement and recognition

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive above-market compensation for top performers with performance-based bonuses
  • Flexible remote working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

  • Mission-driven team

    focused on transforming startup financial expertise in an

    A-player environment

  • Fast-paced, results-oriented

    culture that rewards high performance
  • Flat organizational structure

    where merit drives advancement

Application Process

  • Submit your resume
  • Click on this link and complete this Google Form - https://forms.gle/zELAayJpC9No7tzw7

Important Notes


This role requires:

  • Exceptional work ethic and professional standards
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Comfort with a performance-driven, fast-moving environment
  • Genuine passion for financial modeling and startup success

This role is NOT suitable for:

  • Traditional corporate professionals seeking work-life balance
  • Junior analysts without substantial modeling experience
  • Individuals uncomfortable with demanding client expectations
  • Anyone seeking a standard 40-hour work week


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