Lead FP&A

Job Title: AM/Lead -FP&A
Location: Mohali/Gurugram
Working Days: 1 working Saturdays, rest five days a week.
Website: www.dnagrowth.com
Shift Timing: 3 pm to 12 am/4pm to 1am
About us:
DNA Growth is a leading professional services firm that offers business planning and virtual CFO solutions to startup and mid-enterprise clientele in North America and the MENA region. We combine people, processes, and tech to empower our client’s growth and success.
About the role:
We are looking for a dynamic and result-driven financial professional with strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), along with exposure to Investment Banking (IB), Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), and Financial Due Diligence (FDD). The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, handling multiple priorities while delivering high-quality financial insights.
Key Responsibilities:
· Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making
· Analyze historical financial data, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements
· Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts
· Collaborate closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
· Lead and streamline the cost analysis process, ensuring adherence to policies and controls
· Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term planning models
· Conduct market research, industry analysis, and valuation benchmarking (comps)
· Support transaction-related activities, including:
· Financial Due Diligence (FDD)
· Deal evaluation and analysis
· Investment memos and presentations
· Apply experience from IB/TAS engagements to provide deeper insights into financial performance and deal dynamics
· Identify and drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
· Develop dashboards, reports, and MIS using advanced Excel and BI tools
· Track operational and financial metrics and provide insights for business optimization
· Ensure quality review and mentorship of junior analysts’ work
Required Skills & Experience:
· MBA in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Statistics (preferred)
· Relevant experience in Investment Banking (IB), Transaction Advisory (TAS), or Financial Due Diligence (FDD) is mandatory
· Strong hands-on experience in:
· Financial modeling
· Valuation (DCF, comps, etc.)
· Financial analysis and forecasting
· Proven experience in a quantitative and analytical role
· Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business drivers
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory)
· Experience with tools like Power BI / SQL / financial databases (good to have)
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to work in a high-pressure, client-driven environment
· Self-starter with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
· Background in IB / Big 4 TAS / FDD / Deal Advisory Ideal Candidate Profile
· Strong exposure to transactions + Ideal Candidate Profile FP&A combination
· Detail-oriented with the ability to translate data into business insights

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