Senior Financial Analyst

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote finance team. This role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decisions in the banking and finance sector.

You will collaborate with colleagues across locations, delivering robust financial insights while benefiting from remote work flexibility in George. The ideal candidate has at least five years of financial analysis or related experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and banking operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating significant variances and providing detailed explanations.
• Develop and present financial reports and dashboards to management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data integrity and to drive business insights.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join their fully remote finance team. This role is crucial for developing and implementing robust financial strategies that align with the company's objectives within the banking and finance sector. You will play a key part in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, contributing valuable insights to guide business growth and profitability. As a remote employee, you will leverage technology to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations, ensuring seamless communication and project execution. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional seeking a challenging role with a focus on strategic impact and remote work flexibility in George.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating significant variances and providing detailed explanations.
• Develop and present financial reports and dashboards to management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data integrity and to drive business insights.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and banking operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work arrangement with potential for flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and support for certifications.