Financial Analyst

Nefcorp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial analyst to support investment initiatives. This role involves conducting in-depth financial analyses, developing business strategies, and ensuring robust financial models for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and proficiency in financial modelling tools like Excel. Join a dynamic team where your insights will drive impactful investment decisions and contribute to the long-term success of diverse portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business and Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate finance or venture capital.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial analysis for portfolio companies.
• Contribute to business development strategies and due diligence exercises.
• Analyse financial information to assess commercial viability.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Project Management

Private Equity

Excel

Education

Graduate degree in Business and Finance

Job description

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide investment support to Post Investment Associates by analysing deals and ensuring that the financial models are appropriate to facilitate seamless revenue collection.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive financial analysis using approved financial modelling for existing portfolio companies.
2. Analyse, compile, and report on market information on a deal-by-deal basis.
3. Contribute to the development of business development strategies for portfolio companies.
4. Develop broad knowledge of corporate finance, private equity macro environment, sector, and specific transactions to support the team in identifying and recommending mitigation measures on key risk issues.
5. Participate in due diligence exercises for additional funding or restructuring, using approved processes.
6. Provide commentary on innovative, optimum, and appropriate finance and legal structures for each investment deal to ensure long-term sustainability and viability.
7. Analyse financial information such as company results, profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess commercial viability.
8. Consider economic implications affecting portfolio company performance.
9. Analyse equity valuations of portfolio companies semi-annually.
10. Conduct annual site visits to investee companies.
11. Early identification and flagging of potential defaulting clients.

Qualification Requirements

Graduate degree in Business and Finance, Accounting, or related field, minimum B.

Experience / Skills Required

• A generalist in corporate finance with some private equity experience.
• Proficiency in PC literacy, especially Excel, for financial modelling and projections.
• Strong project management and corporate finance and/or venture capital experience (minimum 5 years).
• 2-5 years of financial analysis experience.

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