Remote Senior Financial Modeling Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Modeler for a remote-first role to develop advanced financial models for valuation, forecasting, and M&A analysis across industries. You will work independently to deliver high-impact insights for global clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in financial modeling, strong Excel (VBA) skills, and a solid understanding of valuation and corporate finance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in financial modeling or related fields.
• Expert-level Excel with VBA and solid modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of valuation and corporate finance.
• Ability to manage multiple remote projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models (e.g., DCF, LBO, M&A).
• Perform scenario analysis and valuation assessments.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather data and deliver modeling solutions.
• Ensure the accuracy, robustness, and auditability of all financial models.
• Develop modeling best practices and standards for the organization.
• Train and mentor junior modelers on advanced techniques.
• Present complex outputs to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Stay current with industry trends and methodologies.
• Support proposal efforts and client engagements.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel VBA

Valuation expertise

Remote collaboration

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Mathematics

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VBA)

Modeling software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Modeler for a remote-first role to develop advanced financial models for valuation, forecasting, and M&A analysis across industries. You will work independently to deliver high-impact insights for global clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in financial modeling, strong Excel (VBA) skills, and a solid understanding of valuation and corporate finance.