Remote Financial Analyst: Forecasting, Insights & BI

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

PTO

Retirement plan

Advanced financial tools

Collaborative remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while delivering financial insights, forecasting, and performance reporting to senior management.

You will build models, monitor KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and cost optimization. A Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Accounting and at least three years of experience are required, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modelling.
• Experience with financial modelling software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Provide financial support and insights to various business units and project teams.
• Assist in development and tracking of KPIs (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial data and analysis.
• Monitor economic and industry trends and assess potential impact on the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide analysis.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for analysis and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote work autonomie

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while delivering financial insights, forecasting, and performance reporting to senior management.

You will build models, monitor KPIs, and partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and cost optimization. A Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Accounting and at least three years of experience are required, with strong