Job Description

Pepkor Vacancies – Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Pepkor Vacancies

Job Overview

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in providing financial and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making. This role focuses on financial analysis, performance evaluation, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to assess performance

• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts

• Develop financial models to support strategic and operational decisions

• Evaluate departmental financial performance and identify trends, risks, and anomalies

• Assess return on investment for business initiatives

• Investigate variances across systems and products and implement corrective actions

Commercial Analysis

• Analyse market conditions, industry trends, and competitor performance

• Review and prepare financial viability assessments for strategic initiatives

• Evaluate project costs and proposed spending in line with accounting standards

Reporting

• Prepare detailed and accurate financial reports for senior management

• Present insights and recommendations in a clear, concise, and actionable manner

• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and performance metrics

Business Support

• Collaborate closely with various departments to gather financial data and insights

• Review business processes to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas

• Support cross-functional teams with financial and commercial analysis

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Professional qualifications such as CA or CFA are advantageous

• 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role

Required Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis

• Experience with financial systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL

• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights

• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting

• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial viability principles

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards

Competencies and Attributes

• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic business environments

• Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns

• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

• Skilled in presenting financial data to non-financial stakeholders

• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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