Financial & Data Analyst - Pavago

Job Title: Financial Analyst / Data Analyst

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for reporting deadlines, month-end cycles, and strategic projects)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst / Data Analyst to build financial models, analyze operational and financial performance, and deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.

This role combines financial analysis with modern data analytics, requiring strong quantitative skills, business acumen, and proficiency with reporting and BI tools. The Financial Analyst / Data Analyst serves as the bridge between raw data and executive strategy — ensuring reporting is accurate, actionable, and aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of transforming complex datasets into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis

• Build and maintain 3-statement financial models including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections • Create scenario, sensitivity, break-even, ROI, IRR, and valuation analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities • Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning initiatives • Analyze financial performance and identify trends impacting profitability, growth, and operational efficiency

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Query SQL databases and work with large structured datasets • Clean, transform, and validate data using Excel, Python, R, or related tools • Conduct variance analysis comparing actual performance against budgets and forecasts • Develop recurring and ad hoc reports for finance, operations, and leadership teams

Dashboard Development & Business Intelligence

• Build and maintain KPI dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar BI tools • Ensure reporting consistency, data integrity, and standardized metric definitions across departments • Create executive-ready visualizations and reporting packages for leadership and board presentations • Improve visibility into operational and financial performance through automated reporting systems

Forecasting, Planning & Business Support

• Partner with FP&A, finance, sales, and operations teams to refine forecasts and budgets • Incorporate real-time business trends into rolling forecasts and scenario planning • Support strategic initiatives through financial and operational analysis • Translate business needs into measurable KPIs and analytical frameworks

Data Governance & Accuracy

• Validate and reconcile data sources to ensure accuracy and reliability • Document methodologies, assumptions, and reporting processes for transparency and repeata