Lead Financial Analyst

TalentPop App; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth E-commerce services company is seeking a Strategic Finance Leader: Lead Financial Analyst to join their remote finance team. This role focuses on strategic financial modeling, budgeting, and analysis to drive growth. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, strong Excel skills, and the ability to synthesize complex data for executive decision-making. Competitive compensation, equity options, and a fully remote setup are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Equity

Work Anywhere

Health & Well-being

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Proven ability to manage corporate budgeting and forecasting for a multi-million-dollar organization.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the corporate financial model, driving the annual budget process.
• Conduct analysis on performance drivers to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Prepare high-impact financial presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Provide financial oversight to departmental budgets and planning.
• Work with accounting to improve financial data flow.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced data manipulation in Excel/Google Sheets

Analysis of financial performance

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP/IFRS principles

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Financial Planning Software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan)

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Strategic Finance Leader: Lead Financial Analyst (Remote) at TalentPop

Overview

Transform Data into Strategic Decisions. TalentPop is a high-growth partner for top E-commerce brands, rapidly scaling our customer experience and operational model. We are looking for an exceptional Lead Financial Analyst (LFA) to join our remote Finance team. This role is not about maintaining the books; it’s about being a strategic co-pilot to the executive team, providing the critical financial intelligence needed to fuel our aggressive growth targets. You will be the core engine driving our FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) function, responsible for understanding, modeling, and predicting the financial trajectory of the entire business. Your mission: Financial Forecasting & Insight.

You will own the integrity and strategic interpretation of TalentPop's financial performance. Your core focus areas will be:

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Budgeting: Develop, maintain, and own the comprehensive corporate financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), driving the annual budget process and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Strategic Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis on key performance drivers, including Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), labor efficiency, and gross margin optimization to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Executive Reporting & Narratives: Prepare detailed, high-impact financial presentations for the leadership team and Board of Directors, clearly articulating performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Business Unit Performance: Partner directly with the Head of Recruitment and Head of Operations to provide financial oversight, helping them manage their departmental budgets, headcount planning, and expense control against strategic goals.
• System Optimization (Finance Focus): Work closely with the Accounting team to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial data flow, ensuring alignment between the general ledger (GL) and planning tools.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance, preferably within a high-growth SaaS or E-commerce services environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling (3-statement modeling) and advanced data manipulation in Excel/Google Sheets is non-negotiable.
• Proven ability to manage and own the full corporate budgeting and forecasting process for a multi-million-dollar organization.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles and how they apply to financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations for non-finance leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Bonus Points: Experience with Financial Planning Software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan) and working knowledge of SQL or BI Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Remote Technical Requirements

• Internet Connection: Reliable internet connection with 20 Mbps minimum for both upload and download speeds.
• Personal Computer: Personal computer with at least an i5 processor (or equivalent).

TalentPop Perks

• Competitive Compensation & Equity: Highly competitive salary package with performance bonuses and potential equity options.
• Work Anywhere: Enjoy a truly fully remote setup, giving you ultimate flexibility.
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health support, including insurance or a generous health stipend.
• Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Bonuses.

Ready to move beyond reporting and become a true financial architect of a high-growth company? Apply today and help TalentPop model the future!