Financial / Information Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Financial / Information Analyst for a one-month contract in Pretoria. The role requires a finance-related degree or diploma and at least 1 year of financial analysis experience within automotive purchasing.

You will reconcile data, analyze financial information, and evaluate financial systems to improve procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced spreadsheet proficiency, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial analysis within the purchasing department of an automotive manufacturing setting.
• Proven expertise in financial reconciliation, information analysis, and systems analysis.
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, with advanced skills in spreadsheet applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Immediate availability to join and contribute to ongoing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation and Information Analysis
• Conduct thorough financial reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial information to provide insights and support decision-making processes within the purchasing department.
• Systems Analysis
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant teams to implement and optimize financial systems within the purchasing function.
• Financial Expertise in Automotive Manufacturing
• Leverage a minimum of 1 year of experience in financial roles within the automotive manufacturing sector, specifically in the purchasing department.
• Apply industry knowledge to analyze costs, streamline procurement processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Systems analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Finance/Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Financial software

Job description

About the job Financial / Information Analyst

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, coupled with a financial diploma or degree. This is for a one month contract with a possibility of an extension.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial analysis within the purchasing department of an automotive manufacturing setting.
• Proven expertise in financial reconciliation, information analysis, and systems analysis.
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, with advanced skills in spreadsheet applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Immediate availability to join and contribute to ongoing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation and Information Analysis
• Conduct thorough financial reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial information to provide insights and support decision-making processes within the purchasing department.
• Systems Analysis
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant teams to implement and optimize financial systems within the purchasing function.
• Financial Expertise in Automotive Manufacturing
• Leverage a minimum of 1 year of experience in financial roles within the automotive manufacturing sector, specifically in the purchasing department.
• Apply industry knowledge to analyze costs, streamline procurement processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making