Finance Systems & Automation Analyst

PEP; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

PEP is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to bridge accounting and technology. You will optimise finance processes, design system-enabled solutions and drive automation across the finance community.

With 3+ years in financial accounting and a passion for systems, you will translate requirements into specs, support SAP-based modules, and enable end-users through training and SOPs. This role is based in the Western Cape and follows a structured Agile approach.

Qualifications

• Degree required: BCom in Financial Management or Accounting.
• CIMA or CA(SA) designation is advantageous.
• Min 3 years of financial accounting experience; retail sector preferred.
• Exposure to business systems analysis or systems implementation advantageous.
• Strong data literacy and SQL querying beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose pain points across units and propose technology-driven optimisations.
• Lead business process design and modelling to improve workflows.
• Create business cases and value propositions for upgrades.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional/technical specs and manage delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and Agile ceremonies.
• Provide end-user training and publish SOPs for system changes.

Skills

SQL querying

Data analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Analytical thinking

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Education

BCom in Financial Management or Accounting

CIMA or CA(SA) advantageous

Tools

SAP

Job description

PEP is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to bridge accounting and technology. You will optimise finance processes, design system-enabled solutions and drive automation across the finance community.

With 3+ years in financial accounting and a passion for systems, you will translate requirements into specs, support SAP-based modules, and enable end-users through training and SOPs. This role is based in the Western Cape and follows a structured Agile approach.