Finance Analyst
Network Finance · Johannesburg North, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →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.