Financial Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse financial projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a sharp Financial Analyst to drive forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis from its Mahikeng hub. You will work across departments to provide financial insights, identify trends, and recommend strategies for profitability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes building robust financial models, analyzing variances, and presenting insights to senior management. A hybrid work arrangement and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and drivers.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support decision-making by providing data-driven financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist in evaluating new business initiatives and investment opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Analyst to join their finance team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making from their Mahikeng hub. This role involves detailed financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to support business objectives. You will work collaboratively with various departments to provide financial insights, identify trends, and recommend strategies for improving profitability and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated analyst to gain broad exposure and make a tangible impact on the company's financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and drivers.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Support decision-making processes by providing data-driven financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist in the evaluation of new business initiatives and investment opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas) and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to diverse financial projects and strategic initiatives.