Financial Analyst

Skills:Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Excel, Financial Analyst, Financial Planning,Company OverviewJio is India's leading telecom operator with over 400 million customers, delivering innovative digital apps and solutions for both B2C and B2B markets. Our cloud-native platforms and robust 5G infrastructure power seamless connectivity and digital transformation nationwide.Job OverviewWe are seeking a junior Financial Analyst to join our team in Mumbai on a contract-to-hire or contract basis. The ideal candidate will support data-driven financial initiatives and partner with key stakeholders to ensure business growth through financial insight, reporting, and analysis.Title: Financial AnalystLocation: Mumbai (Work from Office)Duration: 6+ Months ContractQualifications And SkillsFinancial Modeling (Mandatory skill): must be able to construct, interpret, and analyze complex financial models for forecasting and decision making.Budgeting (Mandatory skill): ability to develop, manage, and monitor budgets, ensuring all financial targets are met in a timely manner.Data Analysis (Mandatory skill): proficiency in gathering, cleaning, and analyzing datasets to provide actionable business insights.Financial Reporting: experience in preparing and presenting clear and accurate financial reports to management and stakeholders.Microsoft Excel: advanced spreadsheet skills, including pivot tables, macros, and functions relevant for financial tasks.Financial Planning: capability to contribute to the creation and maintenance of financial plans that reflect company strategy.Attention to Detail: strong ability to notice inconsistencies, double-check calculations, and ensure high quality and precision in deliverables.Strong Communication: effectively convey technical financial information to both finance and non-finance teams when collaborating.Roles And ResponsibilitiesAssist in the creation, maintenance, and refinement of detailed financial models to drive critical business decisions and scenario planning.Prepare regular financial reports, including variance analysis, providing explanation and insight on business performance versus target.Support budgeting processes, including collection and validation of inputs from multiple departments and tracking expenditures.Analyze large sets of financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, align on budgets, and communicate financial guidelines across business units.Assist in the preparation of presentations, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis required for management or board meetings.Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and contractual requirements in all financial documentation and procedures.Participate in process improvement initiatives for financial systems and reporting to increase accuracy and efficiency.