Junior FP&A Analyst - Hybrid with Career Growth in Energy

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development programs

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team. You will assist in monthly reports, budgeting, and data analysis while working closely with senior analysts.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration on fixed days and flexibility for remote work, with a path to develop financial modeling and strategic reporting skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, 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 as part of a team.
• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• 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 the continuous improvement of reporting processes and tools.
• Learn and apply financial principles and analytical techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team. You will assist in monthly reports, budgeting, and data analysis while working closely with senior analysts.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration on fixed days and flexibility for remote work, with a path to develop financial modeling and strategic reporting skills within a supportive environment.