Financial Analyst
Cape Town Full-time Mid-level FP&A
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at woodbridge. Cape Town · full-time.
Pay not stated Financial Analyst salary
RoleFP&A
SeniorityMid-level
LocationCape Town
EmploymentFull-time
PostedMay 19, 2023
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Move M&A transactions forward by preparing management presentations, refreshing financial models and tracking client performance
- Examine financial due diligence and deal models, including EBITDA and balance sheet work
- Spot project risks early and keep transactions aligned with internal processes
- Communicate with clients and use CRM systems to support deal work
What you bring
- A degree in accounting or finance, with financial analysis and modeling as a preferred focus
- Two to five years of work in analysis, accounting or finance
- Strong quantitative and analytical ability, with skills in financial accounting, corporate finance, business analysis and report writing
- You can meet short deadlines, manage several projects and work independently
Who this fits
This role suits someone with a strong finance foundation and an interest in business who wants to keep learning. You’ll handle multiple transactions and work with increasing independence. The role is based in Cape Town and is hybrid.
From the employer
Financial AnalystWoodbridge International Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Hybrid)
Core job responsibilities are as follows:
Delivery of M&A activities
- Understanding of M&A activities including financial due diligence, analysis and modeling
- Manage many deals, including the preparation of management presentations, updating financial models, staying abreast of client performance, and guiding the transaction forward.
- Recognize and expose risks associated with each project activity
- Ensure projects are managed appropriately, internal processes adhered to
- Strong financial background, understanding EBITDA and balance sheet modelling
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Working proficiency with CRM systems
What we are looking for?
- Experience in a leadership role will be preferred
- Financial Experience, 2-5 years
- Keen interest for business
- Understanding of what it means to be a life-long learner
Requirements Education/Qualifications:
- Degree in accounting or finance (a focus on financial analysis and modelling will be preferred)
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of work experience in analysis, accounting & finance is preferred.
- Ability to execute against firm, often short-term, deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Aptitude for applying financial accounting, corporate finance, business analysis, and report writing
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to handle and thrive with increased independence
- Cape Town, South Africa based