Hybrid Graduate Financial Analyst — Forecasting & Analytics

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst for their Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal team. The role combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, offering exposure to corporate finance planning, forecasting and reporting.

You will assist in monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and develop financial models to evaluate business cases. A degree in finance-related field and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced functions and modeling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for departments.
• Conduct variance analysis and build financial models.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare management presentations on performance and projections.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst for their Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal team. The role combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, offering exposure to corporate finance planning, forecasting and reporting.

You will assist in monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and develop financial models to evaluate business cases. A degree in finance-related field and strong Excel skills are required.