Financial Strategy Analyst

Dentsu

5 - 7 years

Gurugram

Posted: 12/07/2025

Job Description

A highly analytical and adaptable strategy consultant with 5–7 years of experience, strong Excel and financial modeling expertise, a quantitative academic background, and a proven ability to lead complex projects, analyze and synthesize large datasets into actionable insights, develop scalable PowerApps tools, and deliver strategic recommendations through clear communication, inventive problem-solving, and disciplined execution in high-pressure environments.

Job Description:

Desired Experience
· 5-7 years for of experience in strategy / consulting, with data and/or finance modeling experience

Necessary Skills

· Strong Excel & financial modeling skills with experience in analysis of large data sets
· A quantitative background with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics

Core Responsibilities

· Lead project phases (with minimal support), own engagement deliverables and act as a key strategic partner to project leadership. You will support multiple clients, playing a critical role on our most complex strategy assignments.
· Resilient and adaptable in the face of ambiguity or incomplete data sets; able to make sound assumptions, identify proxies, and build directionally correct models and strategies to move work forward
· Demonstrates a high level of curiosity and continuous learning mindset; proactively seeks to understand new industries, tools, and methodologies to improve outcomes and client value
· Creative and inventive in approach to problem-solving; comfortable challenging conventional thinking and developing innovative frameworks or tools when standard solutions fall short
· Build & optimize Excel-based financial models to help clients estimate economic implications of a loyalty programs and customer engagement strategies
· Run modeling scenarios, QA, sensitivity analyses, validate assumptions to ensure reliability in forecasts
· Analyze customer data, such as transactional and promotional data, extract insights in support of strategic approach
· Storyline quantitative data into clear, thoughtful slides for client presentation.
· Translate Excel-based financial models and tools into scalable Microsoft PowerApps solutions to improve accessibility, interactivity, and operational integration for clients
 

Ideal Requirements

· Exceptional analytical & critical thinking skills – able to interpret results, understand implications, and establish strategic recommendations based on comprehensive data analysis
· Strong communicator, with experience presenting complex data and financial results in clear, concise, and impactful presentation formats
· Demonstrated leadership ability - effective in both leading junior-level team members and influencing senior clients
· Quick to learn, adept in taking on new challenges, and a committed to enabling continuous improvement
· Diligent, disciplined, and accountable - comfortable in performing at a high-level in a dynamic deadline driven environment

Location:

DGS India - Gurugram - Golf View Corporate Towers

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Company

Dentsu is a global advertising and digital marketing agency headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Dentsu Group Inc., one of the largest advertising and communications groups in the world. Dentsu specializes in providing integrated marketing solutions, including digital marketing, media planning, content creation, data analytics, public relations, and customer experience management. The company operates across numerous industries and markets, serving clients with innovative strategies to drive brand growth and engagement. With a strong focus on technology and creativity, Dentsu aims to deliver impactful, data-driven campaigns tailored to modern consumer behavior.

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