Senior Financial Analyst - South Africa

Paymentology; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global payment solutions provider is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning and performance insights. Responsibilities include preparing executive reports, variance analyses, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in FP&A within fintech or SaaS environments, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. Join a diverse team committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in FP&A or similar roles within fintech or SaaS environments.
• Strong analytical and accounting acumen.
• Experience with financial modelling and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly reporting packs.
• Deliver variance analyses and bridge financial results.
• Produce financial reports and presentations.

Skills

FP&A experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Commercial acumen

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Description

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.

We're looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive our financial planning and performance insights across the global organisation. You'll prepare executive-level reporting and analysis that influences strategic decisions, partnering closely with the FP&A Manager to support budgeting, forecasting, and group-wide performance analysis for leadership and shareholders.

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

Requirements

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

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.