Finance Analyst

Network Finance · Johannesburg North, Gauteng

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Reference: NFR011301-Angie-1

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.

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