Senior Financial Analyst - Education Sector (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Study assistance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join the education sector finance team. You will build complex models, forecast performance, and provide actionable insights to senior management in a hybrid work environment.

You will collaborate with campuses, support strategic initiatives, and prepare board materials, with a focus on cost optimization and revenue enhancement across educational operations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CFA, or ACCA certifications are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or related roles, preferably in education or a related service industry.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis using Excel and other financial software.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and management reporting.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for educational institutions.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and providing actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of key business drivers, market trends, and competitive landscapes within the education sector.
• Support strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and new project evaluations from a financial perspective.
• Collaborate with operational teams across various educational campuses to gather financial data and support their financial planning needs.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement within the education group.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of board materials and presentations.
• Mentor junior members of the finance team.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Management reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

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

CA(SA), CFA, or ACCA desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

BI tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join the education sector finance team. You will build complex models, forecast performance, and provide actionable insights to senior management in a hybrid work environment.

You will collaborate with campuses, support strategic initiatives, and prepare board materials, with a focus on cost optimization and revenue enhancement across educational operations.