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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Flash GroupCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
10 days ago
Job description

Financial Analyst – Flash Group

Job Reference Number : F7

Department : Business Architecture

Industry : Fintech

Job Type : Permanent

Positions Available : 1

Salary : Market Related

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

  • Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
  • Develop financial models to support business decisions.
  • Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
  • Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
  • Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.

Commercial Analysis

  • Assess market conditions and industry trends.
  • Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
  • Review and prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
  • Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.
  • Reporting

  • Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
  • Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.
  • Other

  • Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
  • Review business processes and identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
  • Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role.
  • Required Knowledge / Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
  • Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
  • Ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
  • Good understanding of budget, forecasting and viability principles.
  • Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules.
  • Competencies / Attributes

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
  • Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.
  • Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.
  • Effectively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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