Remote Financial Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Financial Analyst to join expanding finance team. Develop models, forecasts, analyze results, and provide insights to support strategic initiatives.

This fully remote role offers flexible work, competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Experience with financial modeling and business forecasting techniques.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key performance drivers, and explain variances from budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions, investment evaluations, and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the company's financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Pivot tables

Data visualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Remote Financial Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to critical financial planning and analysis for the organization. You will be responsible for developing financial models, preparing forecasts, analyzing performance against budget, and providing actionable insights to support strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a remote setting and possesses strong analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key performance drivers, and explain variances from budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions, investment evaluations, and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the company's financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Experience with financial modeling and business forecasting techniques.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.