Sr Finance Analyst

NCR Atleos; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst. This role will drive financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes within the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, alongside a degree in finance or related fields. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and professional certifications are required. The position offers opportunities for impactful business insights and enhancement of financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or FP&A roles.
• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Strong understanding of business performance drivers and financial KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles across all business units.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including KPI tracking.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and functional teams.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Financial modelling skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA, CFA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

About NCR Atleos is headquartered in Atlanta, and it is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimise the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximise self‑service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will be responsible for driving the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, financial modelling skills, and the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles across all business units.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop detailed financial models for revenue, cost, capital expenditure, and cash flow planning.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance analyses, KPI tracking, and performance dashboards.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights for decision‑making.
• Support preparation of Board and Executive‑level presentations.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational and functional teams.
• Provide financial guidance, scenario analysis, and insights to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Facilitate discussions that improve financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.

Process Improvement

• Enhance planning and forecasting frameworks to increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
• Implement best practices, automation tools, and improved data governance.
• Contribute to finance systems upgrades or implementation projects as required (e.g., ERP, planning tools).

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CMA, or CFA.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Strong understanding of business performance drivers and financial KPIs.
• Minimum 5‑7 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or FP&A roles.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle, Anaplan).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking ability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Stakeholder management and business partnering capability
• Proactive, self‑driven, and adaptable

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Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

NCR Atleos is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos' policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job‑related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.