Company Description Stride Financial Advisors is a strategic finance partner for startups and high-growth companies navigating critical inflection points. The firm specializes in financial modeling, fundraising support, and CFO-as-a-Service, helping founders and executives make confident, data-driven decisions. Stride works as an embedded partner to leadership teams, providing structure, discipline, and accountability to translate ambition into measurable results. The team supports clients with pricing, unit economics, valuations, investor readiness, and long-term growth strategies. Applicants can expect to join a collaborative environment focused on building strong financial foundations for innovative businesses.Role Description This is a full-time Associate Financial Analyst role based in New Cairo, offered in a hybrid model with flexibility for partial work from home. The Associate Financial Analyst will support senior team members in building and maintaining financial models, preparing analyses for fundraising and strategic decision-making, and assisting with client-facing presentations and reports. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing financial statements, tracking key performance indicators, preparing management dashboards, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. The role will also involve assisting with financial due diligence, preparing materials for investor meetings, and documenting assumptions and methodologies used in financial models. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal and client leadership teams, helping translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.Qualifications Strong foundation in Finance and Financial Planning, with the ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.Proficiency in reading and interpreting Financial Statements and preparing accurate Financial Reporting deliverables.Advanced Analytical Skills, including quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and attention to detail.Comfort with Excel or similar tools for financial modeling and data analysis; experience with BI or reporting tools is a plus.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; progress toward a professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is an advantage.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Experience with startups, high-growth companies, or consulting environments is preferred but not required.