Senior Financial Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote-friendly

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst for a fully remote position. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and FP&A analyses to influence profitability and strategic decisions across the organization.

Join a collaborative finance team and translate complex numbers into actionable insights for senior leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Power BI or Tableau.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of financial principles and corporate finance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills for a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and prior periods, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for executive management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand financial needs and provide strategic insights.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes and analytical tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will play a critical role in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and providing in-depth analysis to support strategic business decisions. Your insights will directly influence profitability and growth initiatives, making this a highly impactful role within the organization. You will collaborate closely with various departments, translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and prior periods, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for executive management.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand financial needs and provide strategic insights.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes and analytical tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of financial principles and corporate finance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Remote-first work environment offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.