Senior Financial Analyst | Hybrid, Strategic Insights

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a leading financial institution in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines in‑office collaboration with remote flexibility to strengthen financial planning, analysis and reporting across the business.

Expect to develop robust financial models, perform variance analysis and forecasting, and present insights to senior management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance, solid GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; advanced certifications a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros) and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and long-range planning.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with departments to gather data and understand business drivers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in finance ops.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support implementation of new financial systems and tools; mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting techniques

Data analysis

Excel advanced

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

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

Master's degree or CFA/CA certification (asset)

Tools

SAP

Oracle Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a leading financial institution in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines in‑office collaboration with remote flexibility to strengthen financial planning, analysis and reporting across the business.

Expect to develop robust financial models, perform variance analysis and forecasting, and present insights to senior management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance, solid GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and strong communication skills.