Senior Finance Analyst

Collinson; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational financial services firm seeks a Senior Finance Analyst in Gauteng, Centurion. This role involves driving financial performance and strategic decisions, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in finance. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. The position offers opportunities for process improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a multinational or regional EMEA context.
• Experience with planning tools and data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support on the collection and consolidation of financial inputs during monthly forecast cycles.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure alignment with regional objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Tools

SAp

Hyperion

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Job title: Senior Finance Analyst

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: November 22, 2025

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Job Overview

• The Senior Financial Analyst for the EMEA FP&A team plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the region. This position is responsible for supporting the consolidation and analysis of financial data from multiple EMEA clusters and countries, supporting monthly forecast cycles, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.


• The role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of financial planning processes.

Forecasting & Planning

• Support on the collection, consolidation, and validation of financial inputs from EMEA clusters / countries during monthly forecast cycles.


• Coordinate the submission of key planning templates including:


• Monthly Forecast


• ELP (Estimated Landing Position)


• Drivers Template


• Operational Excellence, etc


• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and provide commentary on key business drivers.


• Submits monthly forecast and plan in Hyperion.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models to support the EMEA cluster / countries to provide their input regarding forecast, plan, drivers template, operational excellence, etc.


• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance reports to regional and global FP&A leadership.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with country finance teams and business leaders to understand local market dynamics and ensure alignment with regional objectives.


• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and decision support.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data quality.


• Support on the optimization of FP&A tools and systems (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake).

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.


• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.


• 3 - 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a multinational or regional EMEA context.


• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).


• Experience with planning tools (e.g., Hyperion) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across geographies.


• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.