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Robert K.

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HOPE VALLEY, Australia

$30 USD per hour

My name is Kirui from Australia, and I have been working as a professional writer in the academic field for over 15 years. Covering academic writing, editing and research, my services are backed by my strong analytical skills and MAB background. Whether you are a student, researcher or academic professional, I provide a trusted, discreet solution for your writing needs. With content built around quality research, accuracy and developed with a logical flow, I cover both qualitative and quantitative research needs as required. With quality reference sources, clearly structured methodologies and coherent arguments, whatever the subject, I create effective, efficient content for your needs. Conversant in SPSS and R, critical analysis and theory-based research, whatever the challenge, I can handle it. I cover projects at every level, including undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and PhD level requirements, creating coursework, dissertations, theses, journal articles or any other kind of content you may require. I can create an entire document from idea to final draft or provide research or editing support for your own work, whatever fits your needs. Services I offer: • 🎓 Academic writing and rewriting • 🎓 Dissertation and thesis creation and support • 🎓 Editing and proofreading (clarity, structure, language) • 🎓 Referencing and citation formatting • 🎓 Research assistance and literature reviews • 🎓 Statistical analysis using SPSS and R • 🎓 Professional reports & presentations I will help you create strong arguments, build persuasive narratives and enhance clarity within your research, while ensuring your voice is central to the document. A service that delivers to your deadlines, I provide an academic solution you can trust when timing is everything. I collaborate with global clients across multiple industries, supporting a wide range of projects with expert-level precision. My other core services are: ✒️ Article and Content Writing ✍️ Copywriting and SEO Optimization 🖊️ Resume, CV, cover letter & LinkedIn writing ✏️ Ghostwriting, editing & proofreading I help clients communicate complex ideas clearly and credibly to decision-makers and reviewers. If you need a dependable professional to handle your project end-to-end, let’s talk

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Jason M.

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THORNBURY, Australia

$50 USD per hour

Quantitative Trader with programming skills in python, C++, C#. Experience in profession futures trading firms. Experience in modelling and trading development from linear models and Machine learning methods. Experience in live Machine Learning model for financial systems. Very experienced programming in Python, Sierra Chart ACSIL, NinjaTrader NinjaScript, Interactive Brokers TWS, Pine-script and Crypto exchange APIs like Binance and CoinBase. Professional development experience in web API frameworks like FastAPI, Flask. AWS infrastructure dev experience. PLEASE NOTE. Not taking on small project work.

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Luke M.

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ALEXANDRIA, Australia

$100 USD per hour

Accomplished Financial Leader with proven track record of developing and executing strategies to improve financial performance and optimize key operational priorities. Expertise includes analyzing financial performance and providing recommendations to help accelerate growth and profitability, budgeting and forecasting, and aligning financial initiatives with organizational objectives. Experienced in serving as Strategic Business Partner with Executive Leadership teams. Skilled in implementing internal controls and continuous improvements, cultivating relationships and partnerships, and building and leading high performing teams that succeed through a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and engagement.

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Rubin T.

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Doonside, Australia

$40 USD per hour

I'm an actuarial graduate with hands-on internship experience, specialising in financial modelling, data analytics, and risk analysis. My actuarial training means I don't just crunch numbers — I understand the probability, uncertainty, and business logic behind them, which is something most data analysts and accountants simply can't offer. I work across Excel, Python, and R to deliver high-quality, accurate work faster than traditional analysts. Whether you need a financial model built from scratch, a dataset turned into clear business insights, a risk assessment, or an automated reporting dashboard, I approach every project with precision and commercial awareness. I've worked in real-world environments through my internship experience and understand what clients actually need: clean outputs, sound assumptions, and analysis they can act on. What I can help you with: - Financial models, forecasts, and scenario/sensitivity analysis - Insurance pricing, reserving support, and risk modelling - Data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation - Automated reporting and dashboard builds - Statistical modelling and regression analysis - Business case development and decision-support tools I'm based in Australia, available for both short-term projects and ongoing engagements, and I take pride in clear communication and on-time delivery. If you need someone who combines rigorous quantitative training with practical business sense, let's talk.

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John H.

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Miranda, Australia

$75 USD per hour

Excel User specialist R statistical Language, VBA for excel Operations research, data mining, financial engineering, Cost Accounting, Statistics, data & financial analytics, informatics, bootstrap & jquery responsive webpage development, spreadsheet development and modification, financial and statistical research and portfolio evaluation and development, Investment science, and investment appraisal.

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How to hire a great freelance Financial Modeling Expert

A financial modeling expert builds dynamic spreadsheet models that forecast a company's financial performance, value businesses, and support investment, fundraising, and strategic decisions. Hiring a freelance financial modeling expert gives you on-demand access to specialists who translate raw financial data into structured, decision-ready models without the cost of a full-time analyst.

What a financial modeling freelancer delivers

A skilled financial modeler produces more than a spreadsheet. They deliver a transparent, auditable tool that links assumptions, operating drivers, and financial statements so stakeholders can stress-test scenarios in real time. The output typically supports capital raises, M&A transactions, internal budgeting, or board reporting, and the quality of the model directly affects the credibility of the numbers in front of investors or lenders.

Strong financial modelers follow established best practices: clear separation of inputs, calculations, and outputs; consistent formula structures; flag-driven scenario switching; and full integration of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. The result is a model any reviewer can pick up, audit, and trust.

Common financial modeling deliverables

Financial modeling freelancers handle a wide range of analytical and valuation work. Typical deliverables include:

Three-statement operating models with integrated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow

Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuations with WACC build-ups and terminal value sensitivities

Leveraged buyout (LBO) models with debt schedules, returns analysis, and IRR calculations

Merger and acquisition (M&A) models including accretion/dilution analysis and synergies

Startup and SaaS models with cohort analysis, MRR/ARR projections, CAC, LTV, and runway

Project finance models for infrastructure, energy, and real estate developments

Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis dashboards

Pitch deck financials, investor decks, and board-ready summary outputs

Sensitivity tables, scenario managers, and Monte Carlo simulations

Equity waterfalls, cap table modeling, and dilution analysis

Tools and methodologies financial modelers use

The dominant tool in financial modeling is Microsoft Excel, and most professional modelers follow standards such as FAST, SMART, or institute-level structuring conventions. Beyond Excel, freelancers commonly work with:

Google Sheets for collaborative or cloud-based models

Power BI, Tableau, and Looker for dashboarding model outputs

Power Query and VBA for data automation and macro-driven workflows

Python libraries such as pandas and NumPy for large-scale financial analysis

QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and Sage as data sources for actuals

Capital IQ, PitchBook, and Bloomberg for comparable company and transaction data

On the methodology side, expect proficiency in DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, sum-of-the-parts valuation, unit economics modeling, and sensitivity and scenario analysis.

Industries and use cases

Financial modeling expertise applies across nearly every sector that handles capital decisions. Common use cases include:

Startups preparing seed, Series A, or growth-stage fundraising materials

Private equity and venture capital firms evaluating deals

Real estate developers underwriting acquisitions and developments

SaaS and e-commerce businesses building subscription and unit-economics models

Energy, mining, and infrastructure firms running long-horizon project finance models

Corporate finance teams running annual budgets, forecasts, and FP&A

Healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics companies modeling capacity and capex

Founders and CFOs preparing for investor due diligence

How to evaluate financial modeling candidates

The strongest financial modelers combine technical Excel skill with genuine finance fluency. Look for backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, equity research, corporate development, or FP&A. Credentials such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, FMVA, or an MBA add weight, but completed work is the clearest signal.

Review portfolios for model clarity, formula consistency, error checks, and proper three-statement integration. Ask for sanitized samples and skim how assumptions are documented. Useful interview questions include:

Can you walk me through how the three financial statements connect in a model you've built?

How do you structure assumptions, calculations, and outputs to keep a model auditable?

Which valuation method would you choose for my business, and why?

How do you handle circular references in models with interest on revolving debt?

Can you share a sample model and explain the scenario and sensitivity logic you used?

Why hire financial modeling experts on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of vetted financial analysts, ex-bankers, CFAs, and accountants experienced across industries and deal types. You can compare profiles, portfolios, ratings, and reviews in one place, then post a project on Freelancer.com to receive competitive bids from specialists who match your scope. Whether you need a one-off DCF, an investor-ready three-statement model, or ongoing FP&A support, freelancers on Freelancer.com cover the full spectrum of financial modeling work, with budgets set by you and Milestone Payments protecting funds until deliverables meet your standard.

Ready to build a model that stands up to investor scrutiny? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled financial modeling experts ready to deliver.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance financial modeling expert?

Hiring the right financial modeler starts with a precise brief and ends with verified profile evidence. The clearer you are about the model type, the assumptions, and the decision the model needs to support, the higher the quality of bids you'll receive. Here's how to run the process on Freelancer.com.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The project brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A vague request for "a financial model" attracts generalist bids, while a brief that specifies model type, deliverable format, and decision context filters for candidates with the right experience. Head to the post project page , fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget, then publish your project for freelancers to bid on.

State the model type required: three-statement, DCF, LBO, SaaS, project finance, or budget

Describe the business: industry, stage, revenue model, and currency

List required outputs: valuation, scenario analysis, cap table, investor summary, dashboard

Specify deliverable formats such as Excel, Google Sheets, PDF summary, or pitch-ready exhibits

Note whether historical financials, a chart of accounts, or actuals will be provided

Set a realistic timeline and indicate whether NDA coverage is required before data sharing

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids on Freelancer.com are short proposals, not just price quotes. They reveal how the freelancer interprets your brief, what modeling approach they propose, and whether their timeline is realistic. Read each one carefully and use the platform's chat to ask clarifying questions before shortlisting.

Look for proposals that reference specific methodologies such as DCF, LBO, or unit economics

Check for thoughtful clarifying questions about drivers, assumptions, or data gaps

Confirm the freelancer's familiarity with your industry's metrics and accounting treatments

Ask whether the model will follow FAST or a similar best-practice structuring standard

Request sanitized sample models or screenshots showing layout and formula transparency

Verify the proposed timeline allows for review rounds and revisions

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

Final selection should combine proposal quality with profile evidence. For financial modeling, consistency matters more than a single impressive sample, since your model needs to hold up to investor or auditor scrutiny. Weigh portfolio depth, verified credentials, and written reviews from past clients in finance-related projects.

Review portfolio breadth across model types relevant to your project

Check star ratings and the volume of completed financial modeling projects

Read written client reviews for comments on accuracy, clarity, and responsiveness

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Look for finance credentials such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, FMVA, or relevant work history

Award the project and use Freelancer.com's Milestone Payments to release funds as deliverables are approved

How long does a financial modeling project take?

A focused valuation or simple forecast can take a few days, while a fully integrated three-statement model with scenarios and a dashboard typically runs one to three weeks. Complex LBO, project finance, or M&A models with multiple entities and debt tranches can take longer, depending on data availability and review cycles.

What's the difference between a financial modeling expert and a general accountant?

Accountants focus on recording, classifying, and reporting historical transactions, while financial modeling experts use that data to build forward-looking projections, valuations, and scenario analyses. The two skill sets overlap on financial statement knowledge, but modeling demands advanced Excel structuring and corporate finance theory that goes beyond bookkeeping.

Can I hire a financial modeling freelancer for a one-off fundraising round?

Yes. Many founders engage a freelance financial modeler specifically to prepare investor-ready financials, a cap table, and supporting analysis for a single fundraising round. Once the round closes, you can re-engage the same freelancer for updates or board reporting as needed.

Do I need a financial modeling freelancer or a full agency?

For most early-stage, mid-market, and project-based work, a single experienced freelancer is sufficient and far more cost-effective than an agency. Agencies make sense only for large transactions requiring legal, tax, and advisory layers alongside the model itself.

Will the freelancer keep my financial information confidential?

Reputable freelancers routinely sign non-disclosure agreements before receiving sensitive data. You can request an NDA before sharing financials, and Freelancer.com's messaging and file-sharing tools keep communication contained within the platform.