Finance Analyst
Network Finance · Johannesburg North, Gauteng
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An exciting opportunity is available for a Finance Analyst to join a financial services environment in a role focused on product profitability, portfolio analytics, financial reporting and finance systems.
The position will provide accurate and insightful financial information to support pricing, product and executive decision-making. You will work closely with Finance, IT, Product, Analytics and other business stakeholders to strengthen reporting, data integrity and financial processes. Duties & Responsibilities
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with financial data, systems and reporting, with a strong focus on automation, analysis and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Deliver monthly and quarterly product profitability reporting, including revenue, claims, expenses, margins and variance analysis.
- Analyse portfolio performance across products, channels and segments.
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support pricing reviews, business cases, forecasting and budgeting through accurate financial inputs and scenario analysis.
- Track and report benefits from pricing, product and automation initiatives.
Systems, Data & Automation
- Manage and enhance finance systems, including ERP systems, sub-ledgers and reporting tools.
- Develop and automate reporting processes, dashboards and standardized metrics.
- Maintain data integrity through reconciliations, master data controls and issue resolution.
- Coordinate UAT, system changes and reporting enhancements, ensuring accurate and successful deployment.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key liaison between Finance, Product, Analytics, IT and external vendors.
- Support user training on reporting tools.
- Work with Finance and IT teams to resolve data and system-related issues.
Job Experience and Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, management accounting, reporting or finance systems.
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Power BI and SQL experience preferred.
- Understanding of ERP systems, reconciliations and financial controls.
- Experience within insurance or financial services will be advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Systems and process-oriented mindset, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across Finance, IT and business teams.
If you are a Finance Analyst with strong analytical and systems skills who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful insights, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your experience into a role with a strong focus on product profitability, reporting and automation.