Financial Analyst

Feeblo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Analyst responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, and providing insights to guide business decisions. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced data analysis and financial modeling skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate findings effectively. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field is required, with preference given to those with additional qualifications like a CFA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is mandatory.
• Experience with financial modeling and advanced data analysis is crucial.
• Professional certifications like CFA are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements to assess company performance.
• Develop financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocation strategies.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Finance / Investment Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

SAP

Oracle

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)