Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

Vivo Energy South Africa are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Business Analyst to join their team! The incumbent will need to be based in Cape Town and will report to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will work closely with various senior stakeholders to drive our organizations’ strategic initiatives and ensure operational success.

Requirements

Principal Accountabilities:

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, with a strong focus on driving forward the Companies key strategic projects.
Act as a liaison between the CFO and other departments within the company, ensuring alignment and effective communication
Coordinate and manage executive-level meetings and events, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up action items
Provide initial investment review and screening of prospective investment opportunities
Building and maintaining detailed financial and valuation models
Creating presentations for investment proposals and other purposes
Delivering first class analysis, insight and research on potential investment opportunities
Coordinating and conducting due diligence on prospective investment opportunities
Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
Compile reports and make informed recommendations on prospective investment opportunities
Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed
Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and vendors
Develop and maintain key performance metrics and dashboards to track the company’s progress
Take a lead role in the Companies emerging buy and build strategy, including leading target evaluation and integration planning and execution.

Relevant Qualifications/Experience

Degree in a technical discipline with an outstanding academic record
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in an analytical role in a top-tier global financial institution or private equity fund
Strong quantitative, analytical skills, excel and power point capabilities
Experience in industry due-diligence and financial modelling
Participation in investment banking training program/ graduate program is an advantage
Understanding of global energy markets preferred
Strong numeric skills
Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Key Competencies / Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills
Attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Highly motivated and able to flourish in a high-commitment environment – we are looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Enthusiastic and willing to contribute wherever it is needed
Results oriented, disciplined, able to synthesize detailed information
Please note that the incumbent would need to be based in our Cape Town office and adhere to our current Hybrid working policy.