Financial Analyst

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 720 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and reporting. This hybrid role based in Cape Town involves preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, and developing models for profitability projections. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management or Accounting, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Power BI. Competitive salary of up to R70k CTC per month based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in FP&A and Financial Modelling.
• Proven track record in traditional FP&A practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret financial reports including Revenue, GP, and operating expenses.
• Conduct Budget vs Actual vs Forecast analysis.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models for profitability projections.
• Track KPIs and provide margin insights.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management or Accounting

CGMA or SAICA or SAIPA affiliation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

📌Location → Cape Town CBD [Hybrid]

💵CTC → up to R70k CTC per month

💡Important → Proven track record in traditional FP&A practices and standards

Introduction

Our client, a world-class luxury safari and hospitality group that runs lodges across Southern Africa, are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their team. This role is hybrid, and the offices are in the CBD, Cape Town.

The Financial Analyst would be responsible for supporting the organisation’s financial planning, reporting, and decision-making processes. This role focuses on analysing revenue performance, gross profit, cost structures, operational yields, and overall financial results to provide accurate insights and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and interpret financial and operational reports, including Revenue, GP, operating expenses, and net margins.
• Conduct Budget vs Actual vs Forecast analysis to identify variances, trends, and key drivers.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models for revenue, cost, cash flow, and profitability projections.
• Partner with department heads to gather assumptions and validate inputs.
• Track KPIs such as GP %, revenue per segment, etc.
• Provide margin insights and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Assist with cost-control initiatives through variance and trend analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy through checks, reconciliations, and source validation.
• Maintain financial dashboards and reports for decision-making.
• Present clear financial insights to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline and performance optimisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management and/or Accounting
• CGMA or SAICA, or SAIPA affiliation preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in FP&A and Financial Modelling
• Exposure to Power BI or similar is non-negotiable

Salary

• R720 000 - R840 000 CTC per annum (dependent on qualification and experience)