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Financial Analyst

Are you an experienced Financial Analyst looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage the financial operations of a cutting-edge Case Management System for the court system in Bermuda.

Position:
Financial Analyst

Location:
Remote (Preferred candidates from South Africa)

Work Hours:
EST or Bermuda time zone (negotiable)

Employment Type:
Full-time (Staff Augmentation Model)

Role Overview:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the Case Management System, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting activities. The role requires a proactive individual who can handle financial transactions, reporting, and overall financial management with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Oversee financial transactions related to case management operations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Handle front-office cash management and back-office ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize financial processes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, financial management, or analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-impact government project in Bermuda.
• Competitive salary with full-time, long-term stability.
• Be part of a dynamic, globally connected team.
• Opportunity to work remotely while contributing to meaningful change.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and be part of an innovative project shaping the future of case management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Analysis:

• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
• Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.

Commercial Analysis:

• Assess market conditions and industry trends.
• Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
• Review and prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
• Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.

Other:

• Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Review business processes and identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Good understanding of budget, forecasting and viability principles.
• Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules.

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.
• Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to process exchange control applications and monitor compliance with the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers and the Exchange Control Regulations to regulate cross-border transactions and ensure the efficient management of foreign exchange.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties, the following key performance areas:

• Analyse, process and finalise applications of varying complexity for approval and deliver work that meets the prescribed time and quality standards.
• Assist in the planning of inspections, actively participate in the inspection process and report on inspections.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day administration, including record-keeping, the compilation of schedules and inspection profiling in support of operational efficiency within the division and own work.
• Analyse and interpret data and provide recommendations to the signing officer for reporting purposes.
• Participate in ad hoc projects for the compilation of information to inform policy decisions.
• Perform work independently within established practices, processes, rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and other guidelines in own area of expertise.
• Prepare and deliver solutions that reflect the range of knowledge, methods, practices and/or solutions in own functional discipline.
• Engage with the relevant internal and external stakeholders, displaying an ability to convey and explain information fluently.

Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area and stay abreast of developments therein (e.g. changes to exchange control policies, rules and regulations).

About the company

Hi, I'm the founder of Till CFO

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It's a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We're looking for a
Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You'll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)

Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis

Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends

Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights

Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings

Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation

Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You're humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you're always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours :
This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

Excel/Google Sheets expert-level proficiency

Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously

Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness

Strong communication skills in English

Brownie points for:

System architecture or data engineering mindset

Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools

AI/data automation exposure

CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials

Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Salary:
$,500 - 3,000 per month*

Full-time:
Fully Remote (with EST overlap)

Paid Time Off:
25 days per year (including public holidays)

AI Fluency Lunch & Learns

Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

Financial Analyst (AP & AR)

6-month contract

Salary: R20k to R25k per month

Are you immediately available and ready to take on a short-term assignment where your advanced Excel skills can shine?

About the Opportunity:

A leading Supply Chain and Logistics company in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Analyst for a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role focuses on:

• Analyzing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Consolidating billing data
• Supporting the Finance Manager with presentations and preparing Excel-based reports

If you thrive on creating efficiencies and automation in Excel, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Requirements:

Degree in Accounting or related qualification

2 to 3 years 'experience in an analysis-type role with a strong focus on AP and AR

Excel advanced skills are essential

SAP knowledge is advantageous

Must be able to start immediately

Apply now

If you are passively looking for a new opportunity in the supply chain or finance field, then please connect with us on LinkedIn by following our company page for updates on job opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Financial Analysis:
• Analyse financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and budgets.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the department, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Determine return on investment of various initiatives.
• Analyse variances across various systems and products and conduct investigations and related remediation.


Commercial Analysis:
• Assess market conditions and industry trends.
• Analyse competitor performance and market positioning.
• Review and prepare financial viabilities for various strategic initiatives.
• Assess proposed costs and spending of various projects, including alignment to relevant accounting standards.


Reporting:
• Prepare detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance metrics.


Other:
• Work closely with other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Review business processes and identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and commercial insights.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, or a related role.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial software and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• High level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Good understanding of budget, forecasting and viability principles.
• Strong grasp and understanding of accounting principles and rules.

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Resilience in handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from financial data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to address business challenges.
• Proficiency in visualising data for easy understanding by non-financial stakeholders.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Analyse franchise and operational data to support strategic decisions for franchise operations.
• Gather, review, and interpret financial reports to provide insights and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining financial controls to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support initiatives aimed at identifying cost-saving opportunities and uncovering revenue leakage within the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

• Bcom Accounting degree
• 2 years of experience as a Financial Accountant
• Advanced excel exposure

• Analyse franchise and operational data to support strategic decisions for franchise operations.
• Gather, review, and interpret financial reports to provide insights and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining financial controls to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Support initiatives aimed at identifying cost-saving opportunities and uncovering revenue leakage within the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

• Bcom Accounting degree
• 2 years of experience as a Financial Accountant
• Advanced excel exposure

Company:

A well-established brand with a global strategy, that prides itself on making people's lives easier through frontier technology that creates enabling opportunities.

Culture:

At FLASH, we realise that "the way we do things around here" drives our business and enables us to achieve our purpose of "Making People's Lives Easier". Our 3 values are the drumbeat of our business:

• We are all in
• We have each other's backs
• We are brave

These values help us to make our People's lives easier by creating a culture where people come to work because it's a place where they can engage in meaningful work, in a supportive environment where they can be the best version of themselves and achieve the remarkable

Job Role:

The Junior Financial Analyst will support the Cellular (Airtime) team in analysing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting in day-to-day operational requirements. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable commercial experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results to forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Determination of the key financial KPI's

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the budgeting process by gathering data, inputting figures, and analyzing trends.
• Assist in creating and updating financial forecasts based on current data and market trends that need to be communicated timeously with internal and external stakeholders.

Stock Management:

• SKU availability and stock levels
• Monthly stock reconciliations and stock ageing management

Data Collection and Management:

• Gather financial and operational data from various departments and ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor performance.
• Assist in performing financial analysis related to specific projects or business initiatives.

Support Functions:

• Provide support to financial analysts and finance managers/accountants as needed.
• Assist in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis requests.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree (BCom).
• Eligible to register as a CA(SA)/newly qualified CA(SA) (advantageous ).
• A minimum of 3 years' article experience (signed-off).
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft applications including Advanced Excel and PowerBI (preferred ).
• Understand and develop pricing structures to enable maximum profitability through indexing interest rates payable, receivable, time value of money.
• Ability to present data and findings clearly and concisely.

Competencies / Attributes:

• Build strong relationships: Work closely with team members within the department and build sound relationships.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Effective communication skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide appropriate analytical support.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data handling.
• Commercial Awareness: Awareness of how financial analysis supports business decisions and strategic planning.
• Time management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn: Willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We carefully review all applications, and if your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you within 14 days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.