Phonon - Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst.

Location: Vadodara.

Role Overview:.

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in financial planning, investor relations, pricing strategy, and commercial onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, expertise in pitch deck preparation, and experience with pricing templates.

This role requires a deep understanding of financial projections, business valuation, and market analysis to drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Investor Relations:.

- Develop financial models, forecasts, and projections to support business strategy.

- Prepare investment decks, value proposition documents, and presentations for investor relations.

- Liaise with investors, stakeholders, and financial partners, ensuring clear communication of business objectives and financial health.

Pricing & Commercial Onboarding:.

- Design, manage, and optimize pricing models for products and services.

- Create and maintain pricing templates, ensuring accurate cost and revenue projections.

- Evaluate bids and proposals, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with financial goals.

- Support commercial onboarding by ensuring seamless integration of pricing and financial structures.

Requirement Management & Scrum Prioritization:.

- Convert customer requirements into well-defined requirement specifications.

- Work closely with product and engineering teams to document functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.

- Manage scrum priorities and ensure that development teams are aligned with business needs.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and prioritize backlog items.

Required Skills & Expertise:

Financial & Strategic Analysis:.

- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques.

- Strong understanding of business financials, cash flow management, and profitability analysis.-

- Ability to create compelling investment presentations and pitch decks.

Pricing & Commercial Strategy:.

- Proficiency in developing dynamic pricing models and cost analysis frameworks.

- Strong experience in bid management and commercial evaluation.

- Ability to analyze market trends and competitor pricing strategies.

Requirement Management & Scrum:

- Strong skills in business analysis, requirement gathering, and backlog prioritization.

- Experience in agile methodologies and scrum management.

- Ability to translate customer needs into clear, actionable product specifications.

Tools & Technical Proficiency:

- Advanced Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets (macros, financial modeling, automation).

- Proficiency in PowerPoint & Google Slides for pitch deck preparation.

- Knowledge of financial analysis tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

- Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar agile project management tools.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:.

Education: MBA in Finance, CFA, CA, or an equivalent degree with strong financial analysis expertise.

Experience: 5-8 years in business analysis, financial modeling, pricing strategy, or investment banking.

Prior experience in CPaaS, SaaS, BFSI, or technology-driven businesses is an advantage.