Senior Financial Analyst — Hybrid, Strategic Forecasting

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual Bonus

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Career Development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join a premier financial services firm. The role combines financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and strategic analysis to support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in financial analysis, strong Excel/BI skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies. Hybrid work includes office presence in Gauteng.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• MBA or CFA/CA(SA) considered an advantage.
• 6+ years in financial analysis, corporate finance or investment banking.
• Strong modelling, valuation, and scenario analysis capability.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of financial models for forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis, identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive management.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to drive performance improvements.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track financial health and progress.
• Evaluate financial impact of initiatives and investments.
• Assist due diligence for potential M&A deals.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Streamline reporting and improve data accuracy.
• Stay informed on market trends and macro factors affecting the business.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Scenario analysis

Advanced Excel

Data interpretation

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA or CFA / CA(SA) advantageous

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Bloomberg

FactSet

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join a premier financial services firm. The role combines financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and strategic analysis to support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in financial analysis, strong Excel/BI skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies. Hybrid work includes office presence in Gauteng.