Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Engineering

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst in Johannesburg, focusing on providing strategic financial insights and analyses to foster business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling abilities, 4+ years in statistical modeling, and exceptional analytical skills. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, conducting variance analyses, and collaborating with teams. This role requires proficiency in financial tools such as Excel and SQL, and offers an opportunity to develop in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Statistical Modeling experience in the financial sector.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst in a senior role.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and modeling for business forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Conduct variance analysis on financial results and recommend actions.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Strong Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Hons Quantitative Degree

Master's Degree or similar certification (CFA, RE1)

Tools

Excel

SQL

SAS

Power BI

Matlab

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst in Johannesburg, focusing on providing strategic financial insights and analyses to foster business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling abilities, 4+ years in statistical modeling, and exceptional analytical skills. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, conducting variance analyses, and collaborating with teams. This role requires proficiency in financial tools such as Excel and SQL, and offers an opportunity to develop in a dynamic environment.