Financial Analyst and operation

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

About Job

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management:

• Assist in tracking and monitoring project budgets, expenses, and financial performance.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial data and adherence to budget guidelines.

Financial Analysis Automation:

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive financial analysis tasks using tools like Excel, Python, R, or other automation software.
• Assist in developing and implementing automated workflows for financial reporting and data visualization.
• Work with the team to streamline data collection, processing, and analysis processes.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to present financial insights to stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Collaboration and Learning:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, project management, and IT, to achieve project goals.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving financial processes and tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial management and automation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial management, data analysis, and process automation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and familiarity with financial modeling.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R) or automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) or project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI concepts for financial analysis is a bonus.