Strategic Financial Analyst – Insurance Insights

Network Finance.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data and support strategic decision-making. You will build models, drive budgeting, and deliver insights to management. The ideal candidate has a BCom in Finance/Accounting and 3–5 years' experience in financial analysis, preferably within the insurance sector. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in financial or management analysis in the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong modelling and Excel expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build financial models and forecasts.
• Deliver reports to management and executive teams.
• Support compliance and IFRS 17 reporting.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Budgeting and variance analysis

Financial modelling

Excel and BI tools expertise

Understanding of IFRS and insurance metrics

Education

BCom Finance / Accounting / Economics (Honours preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data and support strategic decision-making. You will build models, drive budgeting, and deliver insights to management. The ideal candidate has a BCom in Finance/Accounting and 3–5 years' experience in financial analysis, preferably within the insurance sector. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential.