Financial Analyst

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary based on experience

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative virtual team environment

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, ZA is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Analyst to join a dynamic team. This role offers a fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and autonomy.

The analyst will perform detailed financial analysis, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide insights to drive business performance. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to communicate complex financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance, profitability, and trend analysis.
• Support FP&A in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop financial models to support business cases and strategic planning.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management review.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights into business drivers.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly financial review packages.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data used in analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role, while administratively based in George, Western Cape, ZA , offers a remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and autonomy. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing detailed financial analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights to drive business performance. You will play a key role in evaluating financial performance against strategic goals, identifying trends, and developing recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to contribute to strategic financial decision‑making in a remote setting. We are seeking a self‑starter with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data‑driven insights. The remote nature of this role allows for a great work‑life balance while engaging in impactful financial work. The team relies on your analysis to make informed strategic choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend analysis.
• Support the FP&A team in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop financial models to support business cases, investment analysis, and strategic planning.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management review.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial review packages.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as requested by management.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data used in analysis.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial functions).
• Experience with financial reporting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of accounting principles is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in finance.
• A collaborative virtual team environment.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.