Hybrid Graduate Financial Analyst - Forecasting & Reporting

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 270,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Career advancement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst for our client, a financial services firm in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role offers exposure to financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, with mentorship from senior finance professionals and real-world projects.

You will build financial models, assist in monthly/quarterly/annual reports, and help with budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Prior internship experience in finance or accounting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models to aid in strategic decision‑making.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc financial projects and analyses as required.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst for our client, a financial services firm in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role offers exposure to financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, with mentorship from senior finance professionals and real-world projects.

You will build financial models, assist in monthly/quarterly/annual reports, and help with budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.