Junior Financial Analyst

About us

We are a global consultancy that helps ambitious businesses solve tricky problems, overcome complex challenges, and achieve great things. Working with global blue‑chips, SMEs, ambitious scale‑ups, and inspiring charities, we bring decades of cross‑sector expertise alongside our passionate, collaborative, and practical problem‑solving process to deliver the right approach and real impact that gets our clients the results they want. At Lancia Consult, our people have the freedom to think innovatively, work autonomously, and be empowered to make their own decisions, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location & Work Style

Based in our Somerset West office, Cape Town, this position will be on‑site, requiring attendance in the office four days a week. The role will provide exposure to both traditional corporate finance work and modern data‑driven analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling – Assist in building, maintaining, and enhancing detailed financial models (three‑statement, valuation, scenario, and sensitivity analysis). Support development of increasingly complex models to guide client and internal decision‑making, and contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning processes.
• Financial Data Analytics – Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support data cleansing, transformation, and integration into reporting models. Work with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python) to create dashboards and reports. Conduct variance analysis, profitability reviews, and performance measurement.
• Decision Support & Reporting – Prepare client‑ready presentations and reports that translate analysis into actionable insights. Collaborate with senior analysts and managers to deliver investor‑grade materials (board packs, deal support documents, strategic reviews).
• Technology & AI Enablement – Gain exposure to modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and Databricks. Leverage AI tools extensively for financial analysis, forecasting, data transformation, and insight generation. Opportunity to develop skills in machine learning and predictive analytics as part of advanced client work.

Qualifications & Experience

Growth Path

This role is designed as an entry point into advanced financial modelling and analytics. The Junior Financial Analyst will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in complex valuation work and strategic financial modelling, advanced data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modelling, extensive use of AI in day‑to‑day workflows, direct client engagement and presentation of insights, and progression towards Senior Analyst and Associate roles.

How to Apply

Thank you for taking the time to apply. If you are interested in a conversation with us to learn more, please submit your CV & cover letter to apply directly. At Lancia Consult we are truly committed to positive, inclusive and accessible recruitment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We actively encourage all applications and know that an empowered team with varied perspectives and relevant experience, operating in an inclusive environment allows us all to reach our full potential.

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