Financial Analyst

Hands-on from day one, the Financial Analyst will analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness, ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements and manage cash flow and working capital effectively for a professional services firm in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

You will find a workplace that respects your time and your contribution. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively, including preparing cash flow forecasts and managing banking relationships.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities.

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• A professional accounting or finance qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised designation.
• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.