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Financial Analyst

Analyse financial performance to support better business decisions.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Financial Analysts build models, track budgets, analyse profitability, and support investment decisions. In South Africa, opportunities are strong in banking, insurance, retail, and large corporates.

**A Day in the Life:**
Reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, stakeholder meetings, and improving KPI dashboards.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Update dashboards and reports

10:30

Budget tracking and variance analysis

13:00

Forecasting and modelling

15:30

Stakeholder reviews and recommendations

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Finance Graduate

0-2

Step 2

Financial Analyst

2-5

Step 3

Senior Analyst / FP&A

5-8

Step 4

Finance Manager

8+

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Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 70,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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