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Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst

Hire ResolveCape Town, ZA
11 days ago
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Job title : Lead Financial Analyst

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 19, 2025

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  • We are looking for a Lead Financial Analyst to join a dynamic player in the data analytics and business intelligence industry. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, combining strong technical skills in financial data processing and reporting with exceptional client-facing and presentation abilities. You will play a key role in transforming complex, unstructured financial data into clear, actionable insights through structured reporting, dashboards, and financial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-energy, ambitious professional to make a tangible impact while working closely with clients.
  • Responsiibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain financial data models to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to process, clean, and transform client financial data.
  • Develop Power BI dashboards and reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, GL mappings, and other financial metrics.
  • Engage directly with clients : gather requirements, present solutions, and build strong, long-term relationships.
  • Unpack and restructure complex and messy financial spreadsheets into well-organized reporting frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, automated financial reporting solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and best practices.
  • Requirements

  • Preferred : CA(SA), BCom (Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance) up to Honours level.
  • strong experience with financial reporting and data tools is essential.
  • Exposure to client-facing or consulting environments is an advantage.
  • Strong client-facing and presentation skills; comfortable visiting clients.
  • Experience handling unstructured or messy financial data and building structured reporting.
  • Familiarity with typical financial reporting processes (GL codes, P&L, balance sheets).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial reporting or financial analysis roles in a data analytics, financial services, or business intelligence environment.
  • SQL : ability to write views, stored procedures, and handle large financial datasets.
  • Power BI : advanced experience in financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, GL mapping, and dashboards.
  • Solid understanding of financial reporting structures (P&L, balance sheet, GL codes).
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