Senior Remote Financial Modeler — Valuation & Strategy

Placements24; Durban; Remote; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Financial Modeler for strategy forecasting in a fully remote capacity. The Senior Financial Modeler will develop and refine complex models for valuation, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across diverse industries worldwide.

The role emphasizes independence, analytical rigor, and the ability to deliver high‑impact insights within a distributed team, while aligning with our clients globally and SA operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, investment banking, or transaction services.
• Expert level proficiency in MS Excel (including VBA) and modeling software.
• Deep understanding of valuation methodologies and financial statement analysis.
• Remote or distributed team experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A, operating models).
• Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and valuation assessments.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather data and deliver modeling solutions.
• Ensure the accuracy, robustness, and auditability of models.
• Develop best practices and standards for financial modeling.
• Train and mentor junior modelers on advanced techniques.
• Present outputs and insights to stakeholders clearly.
• Stay current with industry trends and accounting standards.
• Support proposal efforts and client engagements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel (including VBA)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Financial Modeler for strategy forecasting in a fully remote capacity. The Senior Financial Modeler will develop and refine complex models for valuation, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across diverse industries worldwide.

The role emphasizes independence, analytical rigor, and the ability to deliver high‑impact insights within a distributed team, while aligning with our clients globally and SA operations.