Job Description

Job Summary
A leading firm in the financial services sector is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to join their team in Century City. This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to spearhead strategic financial planning, perform rigorous market analysis, and deliver critical business intelligence to guide investment and operational strategy. The successful candidate will excel at financial modeling, possess strong technical skills in data manipulation, and be adept at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a solid foundation in finance looking to drive significant business impact, we encourage your application.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial models to support strategic planning and forecasting.
• Perform detailed budgeting and variance analysis, translating results into clear financial performance insights.
• Transform complex datasets into actionable business insights for executive-level reporting.
• Analyse large datasets using SQL and advanced Excel features to extract and manipulate data.
• Create dynamic visualizations and dashboards in Tableau (or similar BI tools) to effectively communicate data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess business performance, monitor key metrics (like customer value and retention), and identify risks or growth opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across all systems and support the continuous improvement of financial processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 1-3 years of proven experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, variance analysis, and performance management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including complex formulas and macros).
• Proficiency in Tableau or similar BI/visualization platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data manipulation.
• Excellent ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Experience in the Fintech sector is an advantage.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on

or on LinkedIn * You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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