Strategic Financial Analyst — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a skilled Financial Analyst to deliver critical financial insights, support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, and drive profitability. You will build robust financial models, track performance against plan, and report to senior management in a hybrid work setting.

Collaborating across departments, you will identify key drivers, challenge assumptions, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field related to finance.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience with FP&A software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and forecasts to support planning.
• Analyze performance data, identify drivers, and prepare reports.
• Assist in annual budgets and monitor budget vs actuals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide business needs.
• Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

FP&A software

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a skilled Financial Analyst to deliver critical financial insights, support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, and drive profitability. You will build robust financial models, track performance against plan, and report to senior management in a hybrid work setting.

Collaborating across departments, you will identify key drivers, challenge assumptions, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide actionable guidance.