Strategic Financial Data Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency seeks a Financial Data Analyst in Durban to perform research tasks that inform investment strategies and support decision-making. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in financial data analysis. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential. The role offers opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Studies, Information Management or related.
• 3 plus years experience in a Financial Data Analysis capacity.
• Experience interpreting large volumes of data and collating this information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of research tasks to inform investment strategy.
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel (VBA, Pivots, Power User)

Financial Data Analysis

Power BI reporting

Data query/data management tools

SQL

Education

Degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Studies, or related

Tools

Business Objects

Access

Job description

A dynamic recruitment agency seeks a Financial Data Analyst in Durban to perform research tasks that inform investment strategies and support decision-making. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in financial data analysis. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential. The role offers opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision support.