Financial Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career growth

Collaborative team in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a data-driven Financial Analyst to support strategic finance initiatives. You will build models, forecast performance, and present insights to senior management to drive operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with departments, data integrity, and delivering clear recommendations that shape the company’s financial future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling.
• Experience with financial planning software/ERP is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and trends.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather data and provide insights.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities and investments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven and analytical Financial Analyst to join their strategic finance team in Bloemfontein. This role is essential for supporting business performance through insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You will work closely with various departments to understand financial drivers, model future scenarios, and provide recommendations to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to contribute meaningfully to decision-making, working within a supportive environment that values data integrity and strategic thinking, shaping the financial future of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.


• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and trends.


• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.


• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic projects.


• Collaborate with operational teams to gather data and provide financial insights.


• Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities and investment proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a similar role.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).


• Experience with financial planning software or ERP systems is a plus.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.


• Hybrid working model offering work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• A collaborative and results-oriented team environment in Bloemfontein.