Financial Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a numbers-driven thinker with a passion for uncovering the story behind the data? Join a high-performing team at the forefront of Gauteng's private equity and investment sector, where your insights will directly shape business strategy and investment outcomes.

POSITION INFO:
As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across a diverse portfolio of investments. You’ll collaborate with senior executives and deal teams, helping to evaluate new opportunities, monitor portfolio companies, and deliver deep analytical insights that power growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and valuations for existing and prospective investments.
• Conduct detailed performance analysis and variance reviews to support FP&A and investor reporting.
• Support deal evaluation, due diligence, and scenario analysis for new opportunities.
• Partner with portfolio management teams to track KPIs and enhance financial efficiency.
• Prepare presentations and insights for management, investment committees, and external stakeholders.

• Finance, Accounting, or Investment Management Degree (CA(SA), CIMA, or CFA preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, investments, or corporate finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (Power BI / SQL an advantage).
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into strategic insight.

• Junior to senior Finance professionals within Insurance, Banking, investments, and financial services