Lead Financial Analyst

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary 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).
Benefits

  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1531004
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned