Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights to enhance business decision-making. You will work closely with various departments to support financial planning and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor financial performance metrics.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Provide financial insights to support business cases for new projects.
• Analise economic trends and impacts on business performance.
• Contribute to discussions on resource allocation and capital investments.
• Assist in financial strategy formulation to align with corporate goals.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Master's degree is a plus

Experience

• 5 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles

Technical Skills

• Excel for Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills

Certifications

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with SQL: Ability to query databases for financial data extraction and analysis.
• Expertise in Business Intelligence tools: Experience in using BI tools for data reporting and visualisation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee recognition programmes
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Innovation: We foster an environment of creativity and innovation, always encouraging new ideas.
• Employee Empowerment: We empower our employees to take ownership of their roles and contribute meaningfully.
• Integrity: Integrity is at the core of our values, guiding all our business practices.