Remote Financial Analyst: Insightful Modeling & Forecasting

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Dynamic virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to join its finance team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will conduct in-depth financial analyses, build models for forecasting and budgeting, and present insights to senior management to guide strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Power BI/Tableau. This position offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, macros) and familiarity with Power BI/Tableau/ERP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Data visualization and reporting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend identification.
• Develop financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial implications of new initiatives, investments, and projects.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and understand operations.
• Assist in annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Stay updated on industry trends and economic conditions that may impact performance.
• Contribute to improvements in financial processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to join its finance team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will conduct in-depth financial analyses, build models for forecasting and budgeting, and present insights to senior management to guide strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Power BI/Tableau. This position offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a