South Africa: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Requirements: Qualifications Bachelors Honours in Accounting, Management Accounting, or related field (NQF 8) essential CIMA registration advantageous Experience Minimum 7 years experience in Accounting/Management Accounting 35 years management-level experience Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Technical Skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills ERP experience (SAP preferred) Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics Experience with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) advantageous Core Competencies Strong financial and business acumen Analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Detail-oriented and results-driven Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Stakeholder engagement and team leadership Job Duties: Financial Planning & Forecasting Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts Support strategic and operational planning Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare management reports and dashboards Analyse revenue, expenses, margins, and KPIs Perform variance analysis vs. budget and forecast Revenue & Sales Analysis Track sales performance against targets Analyse revenue by product, region, and customer Support sales teams with actionable insights Pricing & Margin Management Monitor pricing strategies to maximize margins Analyse gross margin trends and recommend adjustments Logistics & Distribution Cost Analysis Review transportation, warehousing, and freight costs Identify cost-saving opportunities Customer & Product Profitability Conduct profitability analysis for products and customers Support pricing and product mix decisions Budgeting & Cost Management Coordinate budgeting processes and monitor adherence Identify areas for cost optimisation Financial Modelling & Business Cases Build models for ROI, NPV, breakeven, and investment analysis Evaluate business cases for projects and initiatives Data Analysis & Process Improvement Create dashboards and visual reports (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) Automate reporting and streamline workflows Compliance & Controls Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies Support audits and maintain accurate documentation Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership Partner with operational teams to provide financial guidance Support and develop finance team members Salary: Market Related How to apply: