Financial Analyst at soum

Role: Financial Analyst Location: Pakistan (Remote) Work Week: Sunday – Thursday Work Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone)   About Us: Soum is on a mission to revolutionise e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we are proud to have been named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024. Role Overview: We’re seeking a Financial Analyst to drive high-impact financial planning, investor readiness, and strategic decision-making across the business. You’ll play a critical role in owning financial models, supporting fundraising efforts, and delivering clear, data-driven insights to leadership. From building investor-facing materials to analyzing key business KPIs, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape strategy and ensure financial clarity as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, combines strong analytical rigor with storytelling, and wants to directly influence the growth trajectory of a high-growth company. Role & Responsibilities: Fundraising & Investor Relations • Own end-to-end preparation for investor processes, including data rooms, pitch decks, financial models, teasers, and investment memos. • Build and maintain high-quality investor-facing materials with strong narrative clarity and attention to detail. • Develop and continuously update financial models used in investor discussions (three-statement models, DCF, scenario, and sensitivity analysis). • Project manage the fundraising process, including timeline tracking, stakeholder coordination, investor CRM management, and follow-ups. • Support leadership in investor meetings, Q&A preparation, and post-meeting communication. Financial Planning & Analysis • Own and manage the company’s financial model, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. • Partner with cross-functional teams to build bottom-up financial projections for new initiatives and business verticals. • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, and board. • Track, analyze, and report key business and financial KPIs, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Strategic & Cross-functional Work • Support strategic initiatives through analysis such as market sizing, unit economics, competitor benchmarking, and business case modeling. • Drive cross-functional finance projects with clear workplans, ownership, and timelines. • Leverage AI tools to enhance analysis, automate reporting, and improve the speed and quality of outputs. Requirements: • Must Have: 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or public equity research. • Strong academic background from a top-tier Pakistani university. • Expert-level financial modeling skills, including building three-statement models, DCFs, and LBOs from scratch. • Hands-on experience preparing investor-facing materials such as pitch decks, teasers, investment memos, and data rooms. • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify complex ideas. • Active usage of AI tools to enhance productivity and output quality. Experience: • Experience working in startups, high-growth companies, or VC-backed environments. • Familiarity with MENA/GCC markets and investor landscape. • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. • CFA Level I (completed or in progress).