Financial Data Analyst — Data-Driven Forecasting & Reporting

InsidEntity; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

InsidEntity is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join its team in Cape Town. The role focuses on turning data into insights that strengthen financial reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic growth initiatives.

You will collect and analyze financial data, build reports and dashboards, and collaborate with Finance, BI, and Operations to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities are listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards covering revenue, costs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations teams to provide meaningful insights.
• Monitor data quality, identify discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of financial models to support business strategies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Track and analyze financial trends to highlight risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and data-driven recommendations for management.
• Document processes, maintain data dictionaries, and support compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT/BI teams to improve reporting tools and automation of recurring tasks.
• Stay up to date with industry benchmarks and best practices to improve analytical capabilities.

Job description

InsidEntity is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join its team in Cape Town. The role focuses on turning data into insights that strengthen financial reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic growth initiatives.

You will collect and analyze financial data, build reports and dashboards, and collaborate with Finance, BI, and Operations to drive data-driven decisions.