Remote Graduate Financial Analyst: Modeling & Forecasting

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Training in financial analysis

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a detail‑oriented Graduate Financial Analyst to join a fully remote finance team. This role provides hands-on experience in financial modeling, reporting, and analysis, serving as an entry point into the financial sector.

You will support the finance department with data management, forecasts, and budgeting, while pursuing professional development and potential CFA/CA(SA) pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts and accounting.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation of financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis from a financial perspective.
• Collaborate with departments to support budgeting.

Skills

Financial principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a detail‑oriented Graduate Financial Analyst to join a fully remote finance team. This role provides hands-on experience in financial modeling, reporting, and analysis, serving as an entry point into the financial sector.

You will support the finance department with data management, forecasts, and budgeting, while pursuing professional development and potential CFA/CA(SA) pathways.