Junior Financial Analyst (Hybrid) — FP&A Growth Path

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role supports FP&A with monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis, collaborating with senior analysts and management. A strong analytical mindset and Excel proficiency are essential.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, aiming to develop a career in financial analysis within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships considered.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts).
• Familiarity with financial modeling concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Eagerness to develop a career in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collect and analyze financial data from various sources.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management review.
• Assist in the development of financial models and scenario analyses.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Help reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and tools.
• Learn and apply financial principles and analytical techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Economics or Accounting related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling concepts

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role supports FP&A with monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis, collaborating with senior analysts and management. A strong analytical mindset and Excel proficiency are essential.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, aiming to develop a career in financial analysis within the energy sector.