Financial Analyst at Fidelity Services Group

Main Job Purpose:

• A position for a Financial Analyst has become vacant within the Fidelity Security Services Group.  The overall purpose of the position is to provide efficient and effective finance business support to the respective divisions. The role is mainly focused around planning, organising, leading and controlling activities which ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, variances to budget and investigate anomalies on balance sheets and cash flow.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Matric Certificate.
• B Com Honours
• CIMA / CA - Completed (1-2 years’ experience) or 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must be fully computer literate on SAP/ Similar ERP System and MS Office suite  as an advanced user.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel.
• Should reside preferably in the West Rand / Johannesburg Area.

Jobs Objectives

• Monthly profit and loss forecast by division; (versus budget).
• Complete analysis of financial results.
• Business Partner to the Operational Executives & CFO.
• Develop and execute analysis on business cases and models,
• Assist in the development of financial planning and analysis exercises/reports.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Develop, implement and monitor cost saving models and initiatives.
• Support and Lead Ad-hoc projects – related to the Business Intelligence, Automation and Artificial Intelligence implementation within the guarding finance space

Other personality attributes:

• Energetic self-starter.
• Hands on approach.
• Commercially and financially focused.
• Entrepreneurial streak.
• Cohesive and systemic thinker.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demanding and strong manager with very high standards and proven leadership qualities.
• Creative problem solver.
• Confident communicator, strong in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to influence (up and down).
• Ability to effectively business partner with cross functional departments, and other stakeholders of the business.
• Team player/ resilient character.