Financial Analyst

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Analyst to translate data into actionable business insights through financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting.

The role will involve collecting and validating data, budgeting, month-end close, variance analysis, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate financial information. You will drive automation and improve reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree required in finance, analytics or accounting.
• 3+ years experience in financial analyst or data analytics.
• Experience setting up a new department.
• Advanced Excel for large data sets.
• Experience writing formulas and designing visual presentations in Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and validate financial and operational data.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and budget reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate cost deviations.
• Month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Improve reporting processes through automation and continuous enhancement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Education

BCom Qualification in finance, analytics or accounting

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Brief Description:

Looking for your next challenge in financial analysis? Join a dynamic, technology-focused environment where you'll turn data into meaningful business insight by leveraging data, reporting, forecasting, and financial modelling to influence business decisions and create real impact.

Job Description:

Collect, analyse, and validate financial and operational data.

Monitor project costs, budgets, and resource allocation.

Track project time and expenditure to support financial reporting.

Prepare financial models, forecasts, and budget reports.

Conduct variance analysis and investigate cost deviations.

and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Improve reporting processes through automation and continuous enhancement.

Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills & Experience:

Tertiary degree

3 + years experience in a financial analyst or data analytics role

Ability to join a new department and assist in setting up the functions

Advanced Excel including manipulating large data sets

Exposure to writing fomulas and designing visual presentations in Power BI

Qualification:

BCom Qualification in finance, analytics or accounting