Junior Financial Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys analysing numbers, spotting trends, and supporting commercial decision-making? This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Financial Analyst to gain exposure to franchise operations, business reviews, and executive reporting within a structured, fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established organisation with a strong footprint across Southern Africa. The successful candidate will support the Financial Analyst in analysing financial and operational data from franchise operations, assisting with business reviews, and ensuring compliance with franchise agreements.
This position provides excellent exposure to financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level reporting, making it ideal for a motivated finance professional looking to grow their analytical and commercial skill set.
Why join this opportunity?

• Hands-on exposure to franchise financials and business performance
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and Exco
• Strong learning curve in financial analysis, compliance, and valuations
• Exposure across multiple franchises within the SADC region

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling annual schedules and timelines for franchise reviews
• Support the completion of franchise reviews and preparation of standard templates and documentation
• Analyse franchise financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and potential revenue leakage
• Calculate financial ratios and assist with performance benchmarking
• Support business valuations and review of franchise financial controls
• Assist with monitoring compliance against franchise and shareholder agreements
• Contribute to monthly management and Exco reports
• Participate in business review meetings with franchise owners and management

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Relevant finance qualification (CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), CIMA, or similar preferred)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Financial Analyst or Financial Accountant role
• Exposure to financial analysis, reporting, and commercial environments

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Willingness to travel on an ad hoc basis within the SADC region
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starter mindset

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