Senior Financial Data Analyst

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch invites applications for a Senior Financial Data Analyst (Post Level 7) in the Finance Division. You will develop and maintain financial models, forecast funding sustainability, and provide data-driven insights to support bursaries and student finances.

You will reconcile internal and external funds, assist with audits, and participate in strategic planning, reporting to senior leadership and committees.

Formación

• Honours degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• At least five years' previous experience in financial planning and analysis, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in interpreting and creating financial models and recent accounting practices.
• Proven abilities to plan, organise and prioritise.
• Proven complex operational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and maintaining financial models for forecasting and sustainability.
• Performing reconciliations on internal and external funds received and disbursed.
• Conducting a full audit of the operations on the environment to identify risks and anomalies to initiate corrective measures.
• Participating in strategic planning sessions and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Preparing, maintaining and sharing data to support strategic decisions, including funding, processes and policies.
• Benchmarking current processes and models against other universities and providing input to Student Finances.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communications

Organisational skills

Advanced computer skills

Educación

Honours degree (NQF 8) in finance/accounting/economics/statistics or related field

Herramientas

SharePoint

Descripción del empleo

Senior Financial Data Analyst (Post Level 7)

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Finance Division

Student Finance Division

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. FIN/322/1026

Duties/Pligte

Financial Data Analysis And Planning

• Developing and maintaining financial models for internal and external bursaries with the objective of forecasting and ensuring sustainability.
• Performing reconciliations on internal and external funds received and disbursed.
• Conducting a full audit of the operations on the environment to identify risks and anomalies to initiate corrective measures.

Strategic Participation

• Participating in strategic planning session and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Preparing, maintaining and sharing data to support strategic decisions, including but not limited to, funding, processes and policies.
• Benchmarking current processes and models against other universities and providing input to the processes of Student Finances.

Process Ownership

• Taking ownership of the processes of Student Finances and ensuring that processes are documented and improvements are initiated and implemented.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring that information is provided and queries are resolved promptly.
• Assisting the Student Finance Division with data capturing, collection and reporting tasks.
• Providing input to the development of new systems or system enhancements to ensure adherence to audit and other requirements.

Standard Operating Procedures

• Adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures of the Student Finances Division.
• Effectively logging new information or changes on SharePoint.
• Effective and timely review of SharePoint announcements for changes/new information.
• Identifying and notifying the line manager of clients' challenges, complaints, and compliments.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Maintaining excellent, effective and positive relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining professional and supportive internal relations within Student Finances that is conducive to positive team cohesion.

Operational Support

• Providing data insight to improve the service offering and contributing to enhanced student experience.
• Conducting operational data collection and analysis to support operational decision-making and reporting.
• Preparing, attending and presenting at committee meetings and other engagements.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Honours degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• At least five years' previous experience in financial planning and analysis, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in interpreting and creating financial models and recent accounting practices.
• Proven abilities to plan, organise and prioritise.
• Proven complex operational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Experience in or knowledge of Stellenbosch University's financial and other applicable systems.

Enquiries about this post: Ms Lusiwe Gwala on 021 808 3377, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Dec-2026 Closing Date03-Nov-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home