Junior Financial Data Analyst

Conova Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled financial analyst to collect and analyse operational data. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in financial analysis. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with BI tools such as SQL and Power BI are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial analysis or data analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and knowledge of BI tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse financial and operational data.
• Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and analyse financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards covering revenue, costs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations teams to provide meaningful insights.
• Monitor data quality, identify discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of financial models to support business strategies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Track and analyse financial trends to highlight risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and data-driven recommendations for management.
• Document processes, maintain data dictionaries, and support compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT / BI teams to improve reporting tools and automation of recurring tasks.
• Stay up to date with industry benchmarks and best practices to improve analytical capabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 13 years experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in Excel ; working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.