Lead Financial Analyst

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the data analytics sector is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst. The role requires transforming complex financial data into clear insights and demands strong SQL and Power BI skills. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in financial analysis and excel in client engagements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact client financial reporting significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial reporting or financial analysis roles.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Experience handling unstructured financial data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain financial data models.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to process financial data.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports.

Skills

Financial data modeling

SQL

Power BI

Client engagement

Data analysis

Education

BCom (Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance) up to Honours level

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Financial Analyst to join a dynamic player in the data analytics and business intelligence industry. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, combining strong technical skills in financial data processing and reporting with exceptional client-facing and presentation abilities. You will play a key role in transforming complex, unstructured financial data into clear, actionable insights through structured reporting, dashboards, and financial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-energy, ambitious professional to make a tangible impact while working closely with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain financial data models to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to process, clean, and transform client financial data.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, GL mappings, and other financial metrics.
• Engage directly with clients: gather requirements, present solutions, and build strong, long-term relationships.
• Unpack and restructure complex and messy financial spreadsheets into well-organized reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, automated financial reporting solutions.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Preferred: CA(SA), BCom (Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance) up to Honours level.
• Experience with financial reporting and data tools is essential.
• Exposure to client-facing or consulting environments is an advantage.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills; comfortable visiting clients.
• Experience handling unstructured or messy financial data and building structured reporting.
• Familiarity with typical financial reporting processes (GL codes, P&L, balance sheets).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial reporting or financial analysis roles in a data analytics, financial services, or business intelligence environment.
• SQL: ability to write views, stored procedures, and handle large financial datasets.
• Power BI: advanced experience in financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, GL mapping, and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting structures (P&L, balance sheet, GL codes).

Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
• Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]
• Please use "Financial Analyst" as your subject line when applying via email

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future

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