Revenue Analyst at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of a client in the Transport & Logistics industry for a Revenue Analyst for a 6-month contract.
• This role is responsible for analyzing, tracking and reconciling revenue streams across all business units and regions, with a focus on identifying revenue growth opportunities, improving pricing and billing accuracy, and ensuring revenue recognition compliance. The role requires strong collaboration across Finance, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze revenue performance across products, regions, and customer segments to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain revenue dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Monitor pricing, cost buildup, billing, and invoicing processes to ensure revenue accuracy and completeness.
• Support the monthly and quarterly revenue close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Work closely with the Finance Automation Analyst to optimize and automate revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Technology to ensure accurate data flows across CRM (e.g., Salesforce), ERP, and billing systems.
• Identify and flag revenue leakage risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and monitor implementation.
• Track performance against revenue KPIs and contribute to the development of new metrics that align with business strategy.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of revenue recognition policies (IFRS 15 / ASC 606) across the organization.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to prepare revenue-related inputs for budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Conduct benchmark and competitive analysis to support pricing strategies.
• Assist in revenue-related audits and ensure proper documentation and controls are in place.

Requirements

• Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months starting as soon as possible
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CA(SA), CPA) is advantageous
• 2–3 years of experience in revenue analysis, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or a related finance function
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)
• Experience working with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and SQL is highly beneficial
• Knowledge of African regional financial regulations and taxation is a plus
• Experience working in high-growth or tech-enabled environments is desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to translate data into business insights and communicate them clearly
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work under pressure
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting
• Proficient in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation platforms
• Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude
• Dynamic leader with the ability to be a proactive team player
• Ability to spark, coach and develop financial skills in colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative and establish priorities
• Able to work and thrive in a fast-changing environment