Senior Financial Analyst - Remote FP&A & Strategic Growth

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health, dental, and vision

Stock options

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will build complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning, and deliver insights to senior management from a global cross-functional team.

The role requires 7+ years of FP&A, strong Excel and modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences. This is a fully remote opportunity with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Partner with department heads to understand drivers and guide decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and support business cases.
• Monitor KPIs and advise on performance improvements.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling software

Anaplan

Hyperion

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will build complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning, and deliver insights to senior management from a global cross-functional team.

The role requires 7+ years of FP&A, strong Excel and modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences. This is a fully remote opportunity with global collaboration.