Senior Financial Analyst - Jhb

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Johannesburg team. This role involves providing strategic financial insights and developing advanced financial models to support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical modeling, financial analysis, and a keen eye for detail. You will collaborate with teams to monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and mentor junior analysts. If you possess excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of statistical modeling experience in finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Honours Quantitative Degree

Master’s Degree or CFA

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

SQL

SAS

Matlab

Job description

Job Title :

Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Engineering

Division :

Group Finance

Reporting to :

Head : Strategic Finance & Provisions

Location :

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Johannesburg. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support our business growth and decision-making processes.

The successful candidate will possess excellent statistical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial systems and processes.

Purpose of Role :

• Develop advanced financial models to quantify the correlation between risk and portfolio dynamics, including migrations, volume/balance transitions, and risk emergence.
• Perform cash-flow forecasting for existing and new sales portfolios.
• Automate, monitor, and ensure governance of models, strategies, budget variances, and operational metrics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform financial analysis and modeling to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to management.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to develop performance metrics and monitoring systems.
• Support business case development and financial justifications for projects.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct financial due diligence.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders.
• Improve financial models and forecasting techniques.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and governance.
• Monitor market trends and competitor analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Honours Quantitative Degree (minimum); Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, RE1) preferred.
• At least 4 years of statistical modeling experience in finance.
• Experience as a Financial Analyst in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, modeling, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, SAP, ERP systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and governance.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in financial due diligence is a plus.
• Knowledge of South African financial regulations is preferred.

Critical Software :

• MS Office (Advanced Excel), SQL, SAS, Power BI, Matlab

Mandatory Competencies :

• Programming, analytical, statistical, and financial modeling skills.
• Business acumen, understanding of financial statements, presentation, report writing, and project management.
• Attention to detail, strategic thinking, deadline orientation, and interpretation of financials.

Essential Personal Attributes :

• Initiative, stress tolerance, strong personality, willingness to defend work, and proactive stance.