Junior FP&A Analyst - Hybrid (Port Elizabeth)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive training and development

Opportunities for career growth

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst in Port Elizabeth to support senior analysts with forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. You will gather and interpret financial data, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic planning in a dynamic financial services setting.

The role offers hands-on FP&A exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a path toward greater responsibility within a respected regional employer in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support analysis of financial performance against budget and prior periods.
• Collect and organize financial data from various sources.
• Help develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Contribute to variance analysis and explanation of financial results.
• Assist in preparing presentations for management review.
• Support audits by providing necessary financial information.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial reporting and analysis.
• Gain exposure to FP&A processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst in Port Elizabeth to support senior analysts with forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. You will gather and interpret financial data, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic planning in a dynamic financial services setting.

The role offers hands-on FP&A exposure, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a path toward greater responsibility within a respected regional employer in the Eastern Cape.