Junior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Mentorship from experienced finance

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp, analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote team. Perfect for a recent graduate with strong financial acumen, you will build budgets, forecasts, and models, analyze performance, and prepare reports for senior management.

You will work with senior finance professionals, learn modern financial tools, and contribute to strategic decision-making while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive and eager to learn new financial tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or financial planning software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and their causes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support specific business initiatives.
• Support the reconciliation of financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the evaluation of investment opportunities and business cases.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information.
• Stay updated on financial regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Remote work

Time management

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join their remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong financial acumen to contribute to critical financial planning and analysis activities. You will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting, supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. This role operates on a fully remote basis, offering the ultimate flexibility. We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess excellent quantitative skills, and are eager to learn and grow within a dynamic financial environment. You will work closely with senior finance professionals, gaining valuable experience and exposure to sophisticated financial tools and methodologies. This is your chance to launch a successful career in finance with a forward-thinking company that champions remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and their causes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support specific business initiatives.
• Support the reconciliation of financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the evaluation of investment opportunities and business cases.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information.
• Stay updated on financial regulations and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive and eager to learn new financial tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or financial planning software is advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain in-depth experience in financial analysis and planning.
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
• Exposure to strategic financial decision-making processes.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Be part of a progressive company culture that embraces remote work.
• Direct contribution to the financial health and growth of the business.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.