Senior Financial Analyst — Remote Strategy & Forecasting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote finance team. This role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decisions in the banking and finance sector.

You will collaborate with colleagues across locations, delivering robust financial insights while benefiting from remote work flexibility in George. The ideal candidate has at least five years of financial analysis or related experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and banking operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating significant variances and providing detailed explanations.
• Develop and present financial reports and dashboards to management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data integrity and to drive business insights.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a fully remote finance team. This role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decisions in the banking and finance sector.

You will collaborate with colleagues across locations, delivering robust financial insights while benefiting from remote work flexibility in George. The ideal candidate has at least five years of financial analysis or related experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with