Hybrid Junior Financial Analyst: Data-Driven Insights

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Certifications support

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Sandton, a leading financial institution, seeks a bright Junior Financial Analyst for a hybrid role. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, working with complex data to generate actionable insights.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, demonstrates advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and communicates findings clearly to stakeholders. You will collaborate with teams and contribute to process improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a Hybrid setting and collaborate with a team.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in financial analysis.
• Experience with financial modeling or BI tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Conduct financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Support the development of financial models and scenario planning.
• Analyze financial performance against KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on financial results.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Contribute to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Gather and analyze financial data from various sources.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.
• Support senior analysts with ad-hoc financial projects.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

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

Herramientas

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Sandton, a leading financial institution, seeks a bright Junior Financial Analyst for a hybrid role. You will support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, working with complex data to generate actionable insights.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, demonstrates advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and communicates findings clearly to stakeholders. You will collaborate with teams and contribute to process improvements.