Remote Junior Financial Analyst - Budgeting & Forecasting

Placements24; Sandton; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Mentorship from experienced finance

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp, analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote team. Perfect for a recent graduate with strong financial acumen, you will build budgets, forecasts, and models, analyze performance, and prepare reports for senior management.

You will work with senior finance professionals, learn modern financial tools, and contribute to strategic decision-making while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive and eager to learn new financial tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or financial planning software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and their causes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support specific business initiatives.
• Support the reconciliation of financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the evaluation of investment opportunities and business cases.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information.
• Stay updated on financial regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Remote work

Time management

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp, analytical Junior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote team. Perfect for a recent graduate with strong financial acumen, you will build budgets, forecasts, and models, analyze performance, and prepare reports for senior management.

You will work with senior finance professionals, learn modern financial tools, and contribute to strategic decision-making while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and ongoing development opportunities.