Finance Business Analyst

Manitou MEA; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitou MEA is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join the team near Proton Industrial Park, South Africa. You will provide financial modelling, budgeting support, and commercial insights to drive planning and performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, CIMA qualification, 4–5 years’ commercial finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong analytical mindset to influence decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related quantitative discipline.
• CIMA qualification or equivalent professional designation.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis and capex evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse revenue, margins, costs, overall profitability, working capital, and overhead absorption.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyse service performance, including labour utilisation, efficiency, recovery rates, workshop WIP, and job profitability to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Critical thinking

Planning and organising

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Integrity

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / related field

CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

FINANCE BUSINESS ANALYST

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to and working closely with the Financial Director, the Finance Business Analyst provides financial analysis, financial modelling, and commercial insight to support financial planning, business performance, and decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis and capex evaluations.


• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.


• Analyse revenue, margins, costs, overall profitability, working capital, and overhead absorption.


• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.


• Analyse service performance, including labour utilisation, efficiency, recovery rates, workshop WIP, and job profitability to drive performance improvements.


• Monitor WIP cycles and unbilled work across divisions to unlock working-capital opportunities.


• Conduct parts pricing and margin analysis across distribution and dealer operations, evaluating pricing scenarios and margin impact.


• Analyse rental fleet utilisation, maintenance costs, and returns by asset class to support asset lifecycle, fleet sizing, and replacement decisions.


• Prepare comprehensive analysis and supporting information for monthly and quarterly business performance reviews and budget reviews.


• Develop, monitor, and analyse key performance indicator (KPI) frameworks to evaluate operational and financial health in real time.


• Develop, maintain, and automate analytical schedules and dashboards.


• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, commercial insights, and analytical support directly to the Financial Director.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related quantitative discipline


• CIMA qualified

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4-5 years’ proven experience in a commercial finance or financial analysis role, with hands-on responsibility for financial modelling, scenario analysis, budgeting, forecasting, profitability and business performance analysis


• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Commercial acumen


• Critical thinking and problem-solving


• Planning and organisational skills.


• Strong numerical and financial aptitude.


• Effective communication and teamwork.


• Integrity and accountability.


• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

• Works in partnership with almost all departments to ensure close alignment


• Represents the company as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, commercial and government agencies, professional societies, and similar groups.

LOCATION & EXPECTED TRAVEL:

• This position is based in Proton Industrial Park, South Africa