Analyst Strategic Finance

  • Pune
  • Elasticrun

Job Title: Analyst, Strategic Finance

Location: Pune

Number of Vacancies: 1

Reporting to: Director FP&A


About the Team

At ElasticRun, our approach to finance extends far beyond numbers. We embrace diverse perspectives, enthusiasm, and energy to inspire innovative ideas and solutions. Challenges are seen as valuable opportunities, motivating us to exceed expectations and achieve results. We are open to constantly testing and improving our ideas and methods, always striving to disrupt the status quo. Collaborating with a growing network of partners, we ensure efficient operations and provide trustworthy expertise for all data and communication requirements. We empower individuals to understand finance and equip our leaders with accurate, up-to-date information to make informed decisions.


About the Role

The Analyst works closely with the Director of Strategic Finance and enables analytic/decision-making support for evaluating and prioritizing business initiatives and new business ideas through the development of Financial models and/or upgrading the existing Financial Models.

The person should have experience in handling operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and information technology/systems to effectively and rapidly grow the business while securing its financial strength and operating efficiency.


Key Deliverables (What Will You Do)

The job has the primary responsibility to develop and upgrade the financial models and analytics to enable fast decision-making and reporting to external stakeholders. The individual should also be able to discuss business ideas with the Business team to develop an accurate and detailed financial analysis that can be used for decision-making. The Day-to-Day Duties include:

• Provide financial models and forecasting

• Analyze current and past financial data and performance

• Prepare reports and projections based on analysis

• Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation

• Explore investment opportunities

• Establish and evaluate profit plans

• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement

• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts


Job Specification (What Will You Need)

● 0-2 years of work experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data.

● Qualifications: CA with rank holders.

● Preferred Industry - Startup/Quick Commerce/E-Commerce/Any Consumer driven brand.

● Should be a self-starter with strong financial modeling skills and keen attention to detail.

● Should possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

● Knowledge of statistical analysis processes and proficiency in financial software and tools.

● The role requires operating autonomously, necessitating comfort with ambiguity and maintaining professional integrity.

● Knowledge of SQL/ETL is preferred, along with experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Metabase, Databricks) and other financial systems (e.g., ERPnext).


About ElasticRun Elasticrun is sparking a quiet revolution, reshaping consumption as well as distribution, and is dedicated to transforming lives. We break down barriers that have separated communities from modern ecommerce, extending the reach of goods to once inaccessible territories. Leveraging technology, Elasticrun connects the dots in a complex supply chain, streamlining processes and thereby making goods more accessible and affordable.

Beyond the numbers and accolades, our true strength lies in our people. We champion a people-first culture with gender-neutral and inclusive. Discover opportunities to be part of our dynamic team.

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