Remote FP&A Financial Analyst - Forecasting & Dashboards

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Online training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Financial Analyst for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will build complex models, forecast finances, and prepare executive level reports from your home office, collaborating with teams remotely.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with FP&A tools. The role offers a remote-first culture, competitive salary, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and financial modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and KPIs.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform financial strategies.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential investments and business opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Financial Analyst for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will build complex models, forecast finances, and prepare executive level reports from your home office, collaborating with teams remotely.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with FP&A tools. The role offers a remote-first culture, competitive salary, and health benefits.