Financial Analyst

This requires relocation to Manila, Philippines.

In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor to business units, supporting decision-making through financial modeling, forecasting, and in-depth cost and performance analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline and enable sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and enhance financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Sales, etc.) to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

• Conduct detailed cost analysis, unit economics, and profitability assessments across products and segments.

• Provide actionable insights on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Support monthly management reporting, including variance analysis versus budget/forecast.

• Drive financial planning cycles, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders.

• Evaluate business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives.

• Improve financial processes, tools, and reporting frameworks for better decision support.

• Ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles

• Experience in fast-paced, data-driven environments (e.g., fintech, tech or startups) is preferred

• Background in audit (Big 4), fintech or corporate finance is a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques

• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Tableau & Databricks) and/or basic level of SQL is an advantage

• Ability to translate data into clear business insights and recommendations

• Russian & English speaker

Analytical & Professional Skills

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence business decisions

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• High attention to detail with a structured approach to analysis

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

• Adaptable and resilient in a changing business landscape