Senior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance incentives

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will build and maintain complex models, analyze variances, and deliver insightful reports to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years FP&A experience, strong Excel (VBA) skills, and proficiency with Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A or related experience.
• Advanced Excel (including VBA) and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation.
• Analyze performance against budget and prior periods to identify trends and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand financial drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel VBA

FP&A experience

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA (plus)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing critical insights to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of financial principles to drive business growth and efficiency in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and prior periods, identifying key trends and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand financial drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA) and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with financial planning software and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information effectively in a remote context .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.