Financial Analyst-Intern

• Assist in preparation of monthly & quarterly financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management.
• Build, update and maintain financial models (e.g., forecasting, budgeting, valuations) to support business units and investment decisions.
• Analyse business performance: variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast), identify drivers, prepare commentary and actionable insights.
• Support investment/portfolio monitoring: evaluate key metrics, track performance, prepare investment memos/scorecards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, sales, risk, HR) to gather inputs and align on financial planning.
• Help with implementation and enhancement of reporting tools and processesprocess improvements, automation in Excel / BI tools.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial and market research (industry trends, competitor benchmarking, regulatory changes) and present findings.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, documentation of assumptions and model logic, support audit/tracking activities.
• Assist with employer-branding and internal communications by preparing finance-related content for stakeholder updates.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Cleared CFA Level III (or equivalent qualification) mandatory.
• Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or equivalent; MBA/PG Diploma in Finance is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modelling) and ideally PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of financial modelling, valuations, budgeting & forecasting.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, make actionable recommendations.
• Good written & verbal communication skills. Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior internship or project experience in finance, FP&A, investments or related domain is an advantage.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) or SQL is a plus, though not mandatory.
  

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated interest in capital markets, investments, or corporate finance.
• Proactive attitude: identifies opportunities for process improvements, automation and reporting enhancements.
• Team player with collaborative approach, yet capable of working independently.
• Comfortable working in a startup/scale-up environment where roles are dynamic and evolving.