Financial Analyst

## About the role We need a talented financial modeler to build, maintain and iterate on the FP&A models that underpin our planning, fundraising and internal decision-making. You will work closely with the Head of Operations & Finance who will provide strategic direction and context. Your job is to translate that direction into rigorous, flexible, well-documented models and to clearly explain the mechanics, assumptions and outputs so leadership can wield them confidently across multiple contexts – investor conversations, board meetings and operational planning. This is a builder role, not a strategic advisory role. You won't be expected to set financial strategy or prepare board presentations independently. You will be expected to produce models that are accurate, auditable, and easy for a non-modeler to understand and operate. ## Responsibilities ### Core Modeling - Build a comprehensive FP&A model from scratch covering revenue projections, expense forecasting, headcount planning, cash flow and runway analysis - Incorporate scenario toggles and sensitivity tables so leadership can quickly model different funding, hiring and growth assumptions - Create clean, well-structured spreadsheets with clear documentation, labeled assumptions and intuitive navigation - Iterate on models based on feedback – this will be a living tool, not a one-time deliverable ### Analysis & Outputs - Produce monthly and quarterly financial snapshots pulling from the model (burn rate, runway, key variances) - Build supporting analyses as needed: dilution modeling, unit economics, compensation benchmarking, hiring cost projections, etc. - Create charts, tables and summary views suitable for inclusion in investor decks and board materials - Flag anomalies, assumption drift or areas where the model needs updating as business conditions change ### Knowledge Transfer & Documentation - Document all model assumptions, formulas and logic so the model can be understood and updated by others - Walk leadership through model mechanics, explaining what each section does and how to adjust inputs - Provide clear written summaries of key outputs and what they mean for decision-making - Build the model with handoff in mind – this should be a durable company asset, not a personal black box ## Requirements ### Required - 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, investment banking, consulting or a similar analytical finance role - Exceptional Excel/Google Sheets skills: You can build complex, dynamic financial models with scenario analysis, data validation and clean structure - Strong understanding of startup financial mechanics: Burn rate, runway, dilution, revenue modeling, and other metrics - Ability to communicate model logic clearly to non-financial stakeholders – both verbally and in written documentation - Detail-oriented and organized; your spreadsheets are consistently clean, labeled and auditable ### Preferred - Experience building models used in actual fundraising processes (pitch decks, data rooms, investor Q&A) - Familiarity with multiple business models and associated metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC/LTV) - Experience with Carta, QuickBooks or similar early-stage finance tools - Background in a fast-paced startup environment where requirements shift frequently - CFA, CPA or relevant finance certification is a plus but not required ## What we offer - Hands-on role building the financial engine of an early-stage AI company - Flexible, remote engagement with autonomy over your schedule - Direct collaboration with company leadership – your work will inform real decisions - Opportunity to build models that shape a company's trajectory from day one - A collaborative, mission-driven team working on meaningful problems ## About the company Sapience AI is building Institutional Knowledge Infrastructure – technology that captures expertise from the people who have it and delivers it conversationally to those who need it. We are a pre-seed stage AI startup ready to welcome a financial mastermind who can help us stay on track and build a compelling FP&A. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a fast-moving company during a pivotal growth phase. ## How to apply Skip the cover letter and send your resume along with a brief note describing your experience to [email protected].