Financial Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Fully remote

Health and wellness benefits

CFA support

Career growth

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Financial Analyst to join a distributed team providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions and financial planning.

You will develop financial models, perform in-depth analyses, and present findings to senior stakeholders. This fully remote role offers flexibility, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for CFA-related certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation purposes.
• Conduct trend, variance, and profitability analyses.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Assist in annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Monitor key metrics and identify improvements or risks.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Financial Analyst to join their remote team. This position is vital for providing data-driven insights to support strategic business decisions and financial planning. You will be responsible for developing financial models, performing complex analyses, and presenting findings to various stakeholders. The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent quantitative skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable recommendations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to financial strategy and growth from anywhere, with the full support of a distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation purposes.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including trend analysis, variance analysis, and profitability studies.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Monitor key financial metrics and identify areas for improvement or potential risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and valuation methods.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including support for certifications like CFA.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.