Senior Financial Analyst - JHB

Overview

Job Title : Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Engineering

Division : Group Finance

Reporting to : Head : Strategic Finance & Provisions

Location : Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Johannesburg . As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support our business growth and decision-making processes. The successful candidate will possess excellent statistical / analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial systems and processes.

Purpose of Role :

Advanced financial modeling; develop statistical models that can be used to quantify the correlation between risk and overall portfolio dynamics (i.e. migrations, volume / balance transitions between the respective collections states, overall risk emergence, etc.); cash-flow forecasting on existing and expected new sales portfolios. Automation, monitoring, and governance checks of models, strategy, budget variances, and operational key metrics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform financial analysis and modeling to support business forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and providing insights to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis on financial results, identifying areas of improvement and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial performance metrics and monitoring systems.
• Support the development of business cases and financial justifications for new projects and initiatives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide relevant financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Conduct financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, partnerships, or other strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Participate in the development and improvement of financial models and forecasting techniques.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Monitor and provide strategic insights on key market trends and competitor analysis.
• Coach and mentor junior financial analysts, fostering their professional development within the team.

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