Financial Analyst

Job Description – Financial Analyst

• Position: Financial Analyst – Government Policy & Financial Research
• Experience: 2–5 Years
• Location: Gurugram (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

• We are looking for a highly analytical and research-oriented Financial Analyst who can evaluate
• financial performance, interpret balance sheets and financial statements, and conduct in-depth
• analysis of government policies, regulations, economic indicators, and public-sector data.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen combined with the ability to research and
• interpret government policies and translate complex financial and policy data into meaningful business
• insights. The role will involve extensive data analysis, financial modelling, industry research, and
• assessment of the potential financial and business impact of policy and regulatory developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Financial Statement Review
• Conduct detailed analysis of Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, Cash Flow Statements,

and other financial reports.

• Analyse key financial ratios, working capital, liquidity, leverage, profitability, and overall

financial health of businesses and organisations.

• Identify financial trends, variances, risks, and key performance drivers.
• Evaluate financial performance across different periods and benchmark companies against

industry standards.

• Review and interpret annual reports, financial disclosures, management commentary, and other

financial information.

• Prepare financial models, analytical reports, dashboards, and presentations to support strategic

decision-making.

• Conduct scenario analysis and assess the potential financial implications of business and economic

developments.

• Government Policy & Economic Data Analysis
• Conduct extensive research and analysis of Central and State Government policies, regulations,

schemes, notifications, circulars, and economic initiatives.

• Track and analyse policy developments across relevant sectors and assess their potential impact

on businesses, industries, investments, and financial performance.

• Analyse government and public-domain datasets, including economic, fiscal, industrial,

infrastructure, employment, taxation, and sector-specific data.

• Interpret Union Budget, Economic Survey, RBI data, government reports, regulatory updates,

and industry statistics to derive actionable insights.

• Monitor changes in taxation, subsidies, incentives, tariffs, duties, compliance requirements, and

other policy measures.

• Develop policy impact assessments and provide data-backed insights to senior management and

stakeholders.

• Research & Strategic Insights
• Conduct industry, market, economic, and competitive research using credible primary and

secondary sources.

• Analyse macroeconomic indicators and their potential implications for businesses and sectors.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and structural changes through financial and policy

analysis.

• Prepare detailed research reports, briefing notes, analytical papers, and management

presentations.

• Convert complex quantitative and qualitative information into concise, clear, and actionable

insights.

• Support senior leadership in strategic decision-making through rigorous financial and policy

research.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Investment Research, Economic Research,

Consulting, Financial Advisory, Policy Research, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and balance sheet analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse large volumes of financial, economic, and government data.
• Strong understanding of government policies, regulatory frameworks, and economic

developments.

• Excellent research, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including financial analysis and modelling; proficiency in

PowerPoint and data visualisation tools will be an advantage.

• High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Background

Candidates from the following backgrounds would be particularly relevant:

• Financial Research / Investment Research
• Economic Research
• Financial Advisory / Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Policy Research / Public Policy
• Government Advisory
• Banking / Financial Services
• Corporate Strategy