Financial Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Financial Analyst to join the team. You will support operations remotely, with administrative ties to East London, providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to guide strategic business decisions.

You will build financial models, analyze performance trends, and present findings to management. The role offers a flexible remote work arrangement across South Africa, with opportunities to contribute to the financial strategy of a growing company in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to management remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and KPIs.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and decision-making.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform financial strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPIs

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a sharp and insightful Financial Analyst to join their team, supporting operations remotely, with administrative ties to East London . This role is critical for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to guide strategic business decisions. You will be responsible for developing financial models, analysing performance trends, and presenting findings to management. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to contribute to the financial strategy of a growing company within the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and decision‑making.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform financial strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to management remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment accessible from anywhere in South Africa.