Senior Financial Analyst - South Africa

Paymentology; Pretoria, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced professional for financial planning and analysis. You will lead the preparation of reporting packs, deliver variance analyses, and produce financial reports for executive leadership. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and preferably holds a relevant professional certification. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse team committed to positive impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in FP&A, private equity, or similar roles within fintech or SaaS environments.
• Strong analytical and accounting acumen, capable of interpreting full financial statements.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly reporting packs for executive leadership.
• Deliver detailed variance analyses and bridge financial results against budget.
• Produce written financial reports and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Overview

At Paymentology , we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

What you get to do

• Lead the preparation of monthly reporting packs for executive leadership and shareholders, summarising group-wide financial performance
• Deliver detailed variance analyses and bridge financial results against budget and forecast
• Produce written financial reports and presentations with clear commercial storytelling
• Partner with FP&A to support the annual budget and periodic forecasting process
• Use Excel and other tools to manipulate large datasets, identify performance drivers, and support decision-making
• Identify and support implementation of FP&A process improvements through tooling or automation
• Contribute to ad-hoc strategic financial projects, including modelling for business cases and investment analysis

What you can look forward to

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

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What it takes to succeed

• 3–5+ years in FP&A, private equity, or similar roles within fintech or SaaS environments
• Strong analytical and accounting acumen, capable of interpreting full financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Skilled in building presentations and communicating financial concepts clearly to senior stakeholders
• Commercial acumen with the ability to link numbers to business drivers
• Experience with Sage ERP is a plus, with a strong tech-driven approach preferred
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within high-growth or SaaS / fintech environments
• Hands-on experience with financial modelling and executive-level reporting
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred