Jumpstart Disruptive Innovations (JDI)

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Posted: 2 hours ago

Job Description

Job SummaryAs a Senior FP&A Analyst in our high-growth startup, you’ll play a hands-on role in driving financialplanning, performance tracking, and business insight. You'll work closely with Finance Advisory,leadership and cross-functional teams to build forecasts, analyze key metrics, and support strategic decisions that shape the company’s growth trajectory. This is an opportunity to create structure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Modelling & Planning● Build and maintain dynamic 3-statement financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).● Drive monthly forecasts and rolling budgets to support investor reporting and internal planning.Business Intelligence & Decision Support● Translate raw data into insights - analyze unit economics, burn rate, CAC, LTV, retention etc.● Conduct ad hoc analyses to support decisions on pricing, market expansion, fundraising, etc.● Provide proactive insights into business risks and opportunities as the company scales.Cross-Functional Collaboration● Act as a strategic partner to Marketing, Sales, and Operations.● Assist leadership with pitch decks, board materials, and fundraising models.Reporting & Process Building● Set up lightweight but scalable processes for KPI dashboards, investor updates, and cash management.● Help improve data infrastructure and reporting automation - own what doesn't exist yet.● Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable reporting, even in ambiguity.Key RequirementsEducation & Experience● Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or similar.● 5 - 7 years of experience in FP&A, startup finance, or finance consulting.● Experience in a startup or tech-driven company is a strong advantage.Tools & Technical Skills● Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (think: complex models, no templates).● Familiarity with Google Data Studio, Looker, Power BI, or SQL a strong plus.Startup-Ready Attributes● Hands-on, self-starting, and ready to build processes from scratch.● Strong communication and storytelling skills - able to explain numbers to non-finance folks.● Thrives in ambiguity; finds structure in chaos.● High degree of ownership and urgency.What Success Looks Like● Budgets and forecasts are accurate, agile, and insightful.● Leaders are equipped with real-time KPIs and financial clarity.● Finance helps drive - not just track - growth.● You’ve built or improved systems that didn’t exist before.Why You Should Join● Be part of an early team with real impact on company growth.● Flat structure, fast decisions, zero bureaucracy.● High-learning environment.

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