Financial Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development (CFA)

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a Financial Analyst to provide critical financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive business performance through modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered, with opportunities for CFA development and a collaborative finance team dedicated to growth in Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and business planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and support various business units with financial queries.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in Nelspruit , is seeking a sharp and insightful Financial Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role is essential for providing critical financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving business performance. You will be involved in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. This hybrid position offers a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, providing a great opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow within a respected organisation in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and business planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and support various business units with financial queries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications (e.g., CFA).
• Collaborative and supportive team environment in Nelspruit.