Junior Financial Analyst

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a finance professional to prepare monthly management reports and performance packs, while conducting variance and profitability analyses. You will support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and build models to aid strategic decisions. Collaboration with operations will drive financial performance and efficiencies.

Experience in management reporting, financial modelling, and ERP systems is essential; exposure to BI tools like Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting/finance degree is required.
• SAICA or SAIPA articles are advantageous.
• 1–3 years post-articles or commercial finance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management reports and financial performance packs.
• Perform detailed variance, profitability and trend analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance and efficiencies.
• Produce dashboards and reporting packs for senior management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and data integrity checks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through financial analysis and automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Forecasting

Education

BCom Accounting, BCom Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management reports and financial performance packs.
• Perform detailed variance, profitability and trend analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic business decisions.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance and business efficiencies.
• Produce dashboards and reporting packs for senior management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through financial analysis and automation.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting, BCom Finance or equivalent (Non-negotiable)
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles will be highly advantageous.

Experience:

• 1-3 years' post-articles or commercial finance experience.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Exposure to management reporting and financial modelling.
• Experience within Technology, Telecommunications, Business Services, Logistics, Distribution, FMCG or Retail environments will be advantageous.
• Candidates whose experience is primarily within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or Manufacturing environments are unlikely to be considered.

Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Non-negotiable)
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Dynamics or similar)
• Power BI or other BI reporting tools advantageous
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills