Senior Financial Analyst - Hospitality Group

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career advancement

Performance bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a prominent hospitality group in Sandton, Gauteng to hire a Senior Financial Analyst who will drive planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across a portfolio of hotels and resorts.

You will build sophisticated financial models, prepare monthly and annual reports for senior leadership, support budgets and rolling forecasts, and provide insights for strategic investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in hospitality or corporate finance.
• Strong Excel modeling, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience with FP&A software (Hyperion, SAP BPC, Adaptive Insights) is highly desirable.
• CFA or CA(SA) credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operational performance, identifying trends, variances, and key drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Assist in annual budgets and rolling forecasts for various business units.
• Provide financial support and analysis for new business initiatives, investments, and M&A activities.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights for improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Streamline reporting processes and enhance analytical tools.
• Stay informed about industry financial trends and best practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Hyperion

SAP BPC

Adaptive Insights

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent and growing hospitality group with key operations in **Sandton, Gauteng**, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst. This role is critical in supporting strategic decision-making across the group's diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. You will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and developing insightful financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent modeling skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial health and strategic growth of a leading hospitality organization based in **Sandton**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operational performance, identifying trends, variances, and key drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for various business units.
• Provide financial support and analysis for new business initiatives, investments, and M&A activities.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Streamline financial reporting processes and enhance analytical tools.
• Stay informed about industry financial trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the hospitality or corporate finance sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC, Adaptive Insights) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CA(SA) are a plus.
• Must be based in or able to commute to **Sandton, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a reputable hospitality group.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.