Senior Financial Officer

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Join an esteemed financial team where your expertise will directly influence strategic decision-making and operational success. Our client, a prominent player in the banking and accounting sectors, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Officer to be pivotal in delivering accurate, insightful financial analysis that drives the company's growth and stability. Where You'll Make an Impact: Generate, analyse, and report reliable financial and non-financial information to support business decisions. Forecast monthly flash reports by analysing trends and cost drivers, and compare results against budgets and previous periods. Provide formal commentary and interpretation of financial data to stakeholders. Prepare a variety of reports, including adhoc analyses, ensuring alignment with business changes and structural updates. Manage financial planning activities such as annual budgets, three-year plans, and quarterly forecasts. Monitor and report on actual spending versus budgets for various operational activities. Train and upskill stakeholders on financial management practices. Offer profitability insights by extracting and interpreting relevant data. Prepare and present comprehensive reports for quarterly business reviews. Ensure all reporting deadlines are consistently met. Oversee and reconcile expenditure on training, marketing, and donations. Manage closed branch risks, engaging stakeholders to minimize fraud. Stay informed about industry legislation and regulatory changes. Participate actively in transformation and CSR initiatives aimed at community and industry development. Requirements: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting. Strong skills in Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights. Proven experience in financial forecasting, planning, and stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with banking and accounting industry practices. Nice to Have: Experience with financial systems and process improvement initiatives. Knowledge of South African financial legislation and compliance standards. What We'll Give You: Competitive annual salary ranging from R400,000 to R800,000 (Cost to Company), negotiable based on experience. A hybrid work environment offering flexibility. Opportunity to work within a dynamic and strategic financial team. Engagement in meaningful transformation and CSR activities. Are you ready to leverage your financial expertise to make a measurable impact? Submit your application today and take the next step in your professional journey.