Finance Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa seeks a Finance Business Analyst with at least 3 years of experience in the banking industry. The candidate will analyze financial data, gather business requirements, and ensure system integration while supporting budgeting and compliance processes. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong financial analysis skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Finance Business Analyst in the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, banking operations, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Gather and document business requirements related to financial processes.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of financial systems.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Stay informed about banking regulations and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Business process improvement

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

About the job Finance Business Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis:
   
   
   • Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics.
   • Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
2. Business Requirements:
   
   
   • Gather and document business requirements related to financial processes.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives.
3. System Integration:
   
   
   • Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of financial systems.
   • Implement and test financial system upgrades and enhancements.
4. Budgeting and Forecasting:
   
   
   • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
   • Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial projections.
5. Regulatory Compliance:
   
   
   • Stay informed about banking regulations and ensure financial processes comply.
   • Assist in the preparation of regulatory reporting and compliance documentation.
6. Process Improvement:
   
   
   • Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
   • Implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes.
7. Stakeholder Communication:
   
   
   • Communicate financial insights and analysis to non-financial stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial processes with business goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Finance Business Analyst in the banking industry.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, banking operations, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.