Financial Analyst

TalentPop App; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital agency is looking for a Financial Analyst to provide actionable financial insights that support its global teams' growth. The successful candidate will manage workforce planning, assist in budgeting, and conduct financial forecasting. Required skills include over 5 years of experience in finance, strong accounting knowledge, and advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets. This position offers a fully remote work environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a rapidly scaling company.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with merit increases

Fully remote work environment

Health and dental benefits or stipend

PTO + holiday bonuses

Opportunities for growth within a rapidly scaling company

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in FP&A, finance, or workforce analytics.
• Strong accounting knowledge, including familiarity with IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience in financial forecasting and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning with headcount forecasts and utilization models.
• Conduct demand forecasting aligned with client hiring needs.
• Track departmental expenses and deliver monthly variance analyses.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting.
• Produce financial reports and summaries for leadership.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Data modeling

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

Accounting knowledge (IFRS/U.S. GAAP)

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

About The Role

TalentPop is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the growth of our global teams by providing clear, actionable financial insights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building models that help operational leaders make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning by maintaining headcount forecasts and utilization models.
• Conduct demand forecasting tied to client hiring needs and recruitment activity.
• Track expenses across departments and deliver monthly variance analyses.
• Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and financial model updates.
• Produce regular financial reports and summaries for leadership review.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience (FP&A, finance, or workforce analytics)
• Strong accounting knowledge, including IFRS/U.S. GAAP familiarity
• Proven experience in forecasting and data modeling
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Advantageous: experience in BPO, outsourcing, or recruitment-heavy organizations

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with merit increases
• Fully remote work environment
• Health and dental benefits or stipend
• PTO + holiday bonuses
• Opportunities for growth within a rapidly scaling company

Equipment Needed

• Wired 20 Mbps internet + backup
• Laptop/PC: i5 or Ryzen 5 with 8GB RAM

Grow your finance career in a fast-scaling digital agency. Apply now!