Financial Analyst

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Financial Analyst in Cape Town. This role involves reporting, planning, analyzing P&L, and providing operational support to the Africa Team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong financial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Newly Qualified CA.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and insightful monthly and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Manage data input for planning cycles and contribute to monthly financial closing.
• Conduct thorough monthly reviews and analysis of key P&L items.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Capabilities

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance & Accounting

Newly Qualified CA

Job description

My client, a leader in the FMCG sector, is seeking an ambitious Financial Analyst who is eager to gain international exposure and will support the Africa region. The successful candidate will serve as a financial business partner and will deliver essential support and analytical insights to the local business team.

Responsibilities :

1. Deliver Impactful Reporting & Analysis : Provide accurate, timely, and insightful monthly and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis.
2. Planning & Closing Processes : Efficiently manage data input for planning cycles (forecasts, budgets, IBP, etc.) and contribute to the smooth execution of monthly financial closing, maintaining data integrity, conducting variance analysis, and managing reporting functions.
3. Optimize P&L Performance : Conduct thorough monthly reviews, in-depth analysis, and effective controlling of key P&L items, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
4. Communicate Financial Performance : Assist in the preparation of presentations providing compelling monthly local financial results and business updates.
5. Budget Tracking : Maintain detailed budget tracking records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for all budget line items.
6. Operational Support : Conduct ad-hoc analysis, manage special projects, and provide support to the Africa Team; Support the Senior Finance Manager with daily Finance department activities.

Requirements :

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance & Accounting or Newly Qualified CA.
2. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
3. Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
4. Advanced Excel skills.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role.