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Financial Analyst

Feeblo

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 600,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team in Cape Town. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing forecasts, and using advanced analytics tools to provide insightful recommendations. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in finance, proven analytical skills, and experience with investment analysis. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • BCom or BSc degree required, Honours preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
  • Experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial statements and prepare reports.
  • Develop financial models and forecasts.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and market trends.

Skills

Financial Modeling
Data Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics
Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Finance

Tools

Excel
Power BI
Tableau
SQL
Python

Job description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing forecasts, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. This role involves financial modeling, investment analysis, budgeting, and reporting, leveraging advanced analytics tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) to assess company performance.
  • Prepare monthly / quarterly financial reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Conduct benchmarking analysis against industry peers and competitors.

2. Financial Modeling & Forecasting

  • Develop dynamic financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A, budgeting).
  • Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks.
  • Support long-term strategic planning with data-driven projections.
  • 3. Investment & Business Performance Analysis

  • Evaluate investment opportunities (stocks, bonds, private equity).
  • Assess capital allocation strategies (ROI, NPV, IRR calculations).
  • Conduct market research to identify industry trends and growth opportunities.
  • 4. Budgeting & Cost Analysis

  • Assist in annual budget preparation and variance analysis .
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Track KPIs (EBITDA, gross margin, working capital) and recommend optimizations.
  • 5. Data Analytics & Automation

  • Use BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView) to visualize financial data.
  • Automate reports using Excel (VBA, Power Query, PivotTables) .
  • Leverage Python / R for advanced financial analytics (predictive modeling).
  • 6. Stakeholder Communication

  • Present findings to senior management, investors, and clients .
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights .
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, IT) .
  • Required Skills & Competencies

    Technical Skills

    Financial Modeling : DCF, LBO, M&A, Three-Statement Models

    Accounting & Valuation : IFRS, GAAP, Financial Ratios (P / E, EV / EBITDA)

    Data Analysis Tools :

  • Excel (Advanced – VBA, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP)
  • Power BI / Tableau (Dashboarding)
  • SQL (Data Querying)
  • Python / R (Quantitative Analysis – Pandas, NumPy)
  • ERP & Financial Software : SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Bloomberg Terminal

    Investment Analysis : Equity Research, Fixed Income, Portfolio Management

    Soft Skills

  • Analytical & Critical Thinking – Strong problem-solving ability
  • Attention to Detail – High accuracy in financial reports
  • Communication & Presentation – Explaining data to non-finance stakeholders
  • Time Management – Handling multiple projects under deadlines
  • Qualifications & Certifications

    Mandatory :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (BCom, BSc) .
  • Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Finance / Investment Management (Preferred) .
  • Professional Certifications (Highly Valued) :

  • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
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