Financial Analyst (Southern Suburbs (Cape)) at Flash Group

Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
• Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.

Commercial Analysis:

• Assess market conditions and industry trends.
• Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
• Prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
• Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, commercial analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures

Data Management: 

• Ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets.
• Knowledge of SQL for data querying and extraction.

Critical Thinking: 

• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.

Detail Orientation:

• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure data integrity and reliability.

Commercial Acumen:

• Good understanding of of budget, forecasting and viability principles
• Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules

Communication Skills:

• Presentation Skills:  Ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations.
• Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.

Collaboration Skills:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Technical acumen:

• Understanding of technical systems and infrastructure
• Ability to identify and assess financial product requirements of tech projects