Finance Systems & Automation Specialist

Talent 24 Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Finance Systems & Automation Specialist to enhance finance efficiency through Python-based automation solutions. Responsibilities include leading a team, developing automation tools, and optimizing workflows for data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, strong programming skills, and familiarity with financial processes. Join an innovative environment where your expertise can drive significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of work experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data analysis, automation, and process improvement.
• Experience with big data tools and technologies for extraction, transformation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of System Analysts, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Build and maintain Python-based automation tools.
• Contribute to the automation of routine finance tasks.
• Onboard, organise, and optimise new data sets.
• Assist in the deployment of upgrades to custom applications.
• Support the launch of new strategies within the finance team.

Skills

Python programming skills

Data analysis

Automation

Problem-solving

Familiarity with financial processes

Big data tools

Azure

Dynamics 365

Snowflake

Job description

About the job Finance Systems & Automation Specialist

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Finance Systems and Automation Specialist to join our clients finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving innovation and efficiency by developing, maintaining, and enhancing Python-based automation solutions for finance processes. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a passion for optimizing workflows and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead a small team of System Analysts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful delivery of system-related projects and solutions.

Automation Development and Maintenance:

• Build and maintain Python-based automation tools for reconciliation preparation and review processes.
• Develop and refine income statement review tools to identify and address anomalies efficiently.
• Create and sustain big data extraction, cleansing, and transformation pipelines to support finance processes.

Innovation and Process Improvement:

• Contribute to the automation of routine finance tasks, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.
• Implement efficient and innovative solutions for complex computational and data-related challenges.
• Learn, test, and adopt new technologies to enhance existing tools and workflows.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Onboard, organise, and optimise new and existing data sets to improve accessibility and usability.
• Build and implement analytics tools to drive insights and improve financial decision-making.
• Conduct back testing and analysis to improve process effectiveness and outcomes.

Infrastructure and Support:

• Assist in the deployment and verification of upgrades to custom applications and technical infrastructure.
• Proactively address monitoring alerts and develop monitoring platforms to enhance operational reliability.
• Provide support for technical issues related to finance automation tools and processes.

Collaboration and Strategy Development:

• Support the launch of new strategies and models within the finance team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Support post-implementation activities to ensure effective clearing and accurate record-keeping

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of work experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data analysis, automation, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with financial processes, including reconciliations, income statement analysis, and data management.
• Experience with big data tools and technologies for extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• A passion for technology, automation, and continuous learning.
• Experience with Azure, Dynamics 365 and Snowflake advantageous.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion for finance automation, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and be part of an innovative environment where your expertise in Python and process optimization will drive efficiency and impact decision-making.