Finance Performance Improvement Consultant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Management Consultant focused on Financial Performance Improvement to help clients in the North West region strengthen their financial health and optimize profitability. The role requires collaboration with finance teams and leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve fiscal management.

You will work on analyzing financial statements, developing cost-reduction strategies, and enhancing budgeting and forecasting processes across diverse client

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis or consulting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and management accounting.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients' financial statements, costs, and profitability drivers to identify improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and working capital optimization.
• Assist clients in enhancing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Support clients in implementing financial controls and improving governance.
• Conduct benchmarking to compare client performance against best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations outlining findings and implementation plans.

Skills

Financial analysis

Corporate finance

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA certification a plus

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Management Consultant focused on Financial Performance Improvement to help clients in the North West region strengthen their financial health and optimize profitability. The role requires collaboration with finance teams and leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve fiscal management.

You will work on analyzing financial statements, developing cost-reduction strategies, and enhancing budgeting and forecasting processes across diverse client