FINANCIAL ANALYST - In OFFICE in Paarl
An exciting opportunity exists to join this client in the Pharmaceutical industry in the beautiful PAARL
Objectives
The Financial Analyst provides accurate and data-based information based on company’s
profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. Financial analysts are responsible for tracking
financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market
conditions to create forecasts, and helping senior management make pre-emptive and
strategic decisions by providing reports.
Responsibilities
• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals
and financial standing
• Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve
financial performance
• Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial
status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on previous, future and comparative performance and
develop forecast models
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to management based on
sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with
forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about uniqueness in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision
making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the
function
• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior
management
• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance
reporting
• Direct the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement across the organization
• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new investment regulations or policies
• Develop models that help with decision-making
Skills & Qualifications
• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software
applications
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and
information analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market
and business environments
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis,
investment banking, or other related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modelling
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail required
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