Cape Town: Financial Analyst posted by Hire Resolve

JVR Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Cape Town is seeking an Experienced Finance Analyst to join our finance team. The role focuses on supporting business heads with budgeting, forecasting submissions and managing month-end procedures.

You will handle monthly budget cycles, provide analysis to the Financial Business Partner team, prepare ad hoc data requests, and present results to business unit heads. Proficiency in Excel, GP Dynamics, and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Com/Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• Studying towards CIMA is extremely advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years exposure to a financial environment.
• Proven analytical skills.
• MS Office Excel (working with and manipulating large datasets & basic financial modelling).
• Exposure to GP Dynamics & Excel insight reporting tool advantageous.
• Retail/financial services industry exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help with month-end, the budget, and forecasts for the allocated Heads/Managers in the pertinent Business Units.
• Provide analysis support to the Financial Business Partner team to enable in-depth analysis and assist Heads/Managers with ad hoc data requests.
• Accountable for the budget cycle for the pertinent business sectors and manage the monthly budget-to-actuals gap.
• Assist in enhancing operational efficiency by seeking opportunities to improve systems, processes, and data.
• Organize monthly meetings with business unit heads and managers to present a month-end overview.
• Assist with projects or inquiries from the business.

Skills

Analytics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

B.Com/Diploma in Accounting or Finance

CIMA in progress

Tools

MS Excel

GP Dynamics

Job description

A well-known Consumer finance Business is looking for an Experienced Finance Analyst to join their team based in Cape Town.

The chosen applicant will be in charge of providing support to the functional business heads which includes budgeting and forecasting submissions and the management of month end procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help with month-end, the budget, and forecasts for the allocated Heads/Managers in the pertinent Business Units.
• Provide analysis support to the Financial Business Partner team in order to enable in-depth analysis, as well as assist assigned Heads/Managers with ad hoc requests on financial concerns and data (results, budgets, forecasts, etc.).
• Assume accountability for the budget cycle for the pertinent business sectors and manage the monthly budget-to-actuals gap.
• Assist in enhancing operational efficiency by seeking out opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and data.
• Be in charge of organizing monthly meetings with business unit heads and managers to present an overview of the month’s results.
• Assistance provided with projects or inquiries from the business.

Skills required:

• Solution Orientated
• Excellent analytics and Problem-Solving skills.
• Attention to detail Quality and accuracy of output.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Team Player
• Rational in decision making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary Education (B.Com/Diploma in Accounting or Finance) Studying towards CIMA is extremely advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years exposure to a financial environment
• Proven Analytical Skills
• MS Office Excel (Working with and manipulating large datasets & Basic financial modelling)
• Exposure to GP Dynamics & Excel insight reporting tool Advantageous
• Retail / Financial Services industry exposure Advantageous

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