Financial Analyst - CPT

Lobster Ink; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its dynamic Finance Team. This role is crucial in supporting the Sales Team and driving profitable growth through strategic financial analysis and recommendations. You will create Proforma P&Ls, conduct complex financial analyses, and provide valuable insights that influence pricing and commercial policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth, potentially leading to the Head of Finance role in the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of finance experience required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Create Proforma P&Ls and key support analytics for business opportunities.
• Conduct complex financial analysis and provide ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Reporting to (Job Title): Head of Finance / Division Controller

• Purpose of the role:

The Financial Analyst is a vital member of the Finance Team, providing direct support to the Sales Team and its leaders. As a key partner and advisor, you are responsible for demonstrating an understanding of Lobster’s value proposition and developing solid strategies to deliver profitable growth to the business. Success requires strong business partnerships across multiple functions and teams.

The Financial Analyst will have the opportunity to be the successor to the Head of Finance.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Create Proforma P&Ls, PCAFs and other key support analytics for assessing new and existing business opportunities.
• Provide recommendations regarding pricing, incentive structures, and commercial policies to support growth.
• Partner with the Sales associates and Leaders to understand and communicate the impact of their sales activity.
• Conduct complex financial analysis.
• Provide support, ad hoc reporting, and analysis to internal and external customers.
• Drive process improvement and best practices within the commercial finance team.
• Additional project work as needed.
• Required Competencies (knowledge, skills, ability):
• Strong analytical aptitude and organizational skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate overall business acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet, graphics, and financial systems skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and SAP).
• Result-oriented; proactive, and possesses a high level of integrity.
• Minimum experience required:
• Minimum 2 years of finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.