Financial & Data Analyst at Pavago — South Africa

About The Role

# Financial & Data Analyst
> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-26
**Workplace:** remote
## Description
### **💼 Financial Analyst / Data Analyst (FP&A, SQL, BI & Financial Modeling)**
**Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours**
### **🚀 About the Role**
We’re hiring a highly analytical and data-driven **Financial Analyst / Data Analyst** to help transform financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys

financial modeling,
business intelligence,
reporting,
forecasting,
and turning complex datasets into clear strategic recommendations.

You’ll work closely with leadership, finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to improve visibility into company performance and support smarter decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

This role combines

FP&A,
financial analysis,
data analytics,
dashboarding,
and business intelligence.

### **🔥 What You’ll Own**
### **Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis**

Build and maintain:
3-statement financial models
ROI models
IRR calculations
break-even analyses
forecasting models
Conduct:
scenario analysis
sensitivity analysis
variance analysis
Support strategic business and investment decisions with financial insights
Improve model accuracy and reporting reliability

### **Data Analysis & Business Intelligence**

Query and analyze large datasets using SQL
Extract and transform financial and operational data
Identify:
trends,
anomalies,
risks,
and growth opportunities
Build scalable reporting frameworks and KPI tracking systems
Ensure data consistency and reporting accuracy across teams

### **Dashboards & Executive Reporting**

Build dashboards using:
Power BI
Tableau
Looker
Prepare:
monthly reporting packages
KPI dashboards
executive summaries
board-level reporting
Present actionable insights clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Improve reporting visibility across departments

### **Forecasting & Budget Support**

Support rolling forecasts and budgeting processes
Incorporate real-time business performance into forecasting models
Analyze budget vs. actual performance
Help leadership understand operational and financial drivers

### **Data Quality & Governance**

Validate datasets and reporting outputs for accuracy
Maintain documentation for:
models,
methodologies,
assumptions,
and reporting logic
Improve data hygiene and reporting consistency
Ensure reporting processes remain scalable and repeatable

### **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

Partner with:
finance,
operations,
sales,
and leadership teams
Translate data into actionable business recommendations
Help stakeholders understand performance metrics and trends
Support strategic planning and operational decision-making

### **✅ Required Experience & Skills**

2+ years of experience in:
financial analysis,
FP&A,
business intelligence,
or data analytics
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills:
pivot tables
INDEX/MATCH
nested formulas
macros
scenario modeling
Strong SQL skills for querying and joining datasets
Experience preparing:
variance analyses
management reporting
KPI dashboards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities

### **⭐ Preferred Qualifications**

Experience with:
Python
R
advanced analytics workflows
Familiarity with:
Tableau
Power BI
Looker
ERP experience:
NetSuite
SAP
Oracle
Experience in:
SaaS
finance
healthcare
professional services
Exposure to forecasting and strategic finance initiatives

### **🧠 What Makes You a Strong Fit**

You enjoy solving business problems through data
You can simplify complex financial insights clearly
You combine strong technical skills with business thinking
You care deeply about accuracy and reporting quality
You proactively identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
You thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments

### **📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like**

Pull and analyze financial and operational data using SQL
Update forecasting and financial models with new actuals
Build or refine dashboards for leadership reporting
Conduct variance analysis and identify performance trends
Collaborate with finance and operations teams on reporting needs
Prepare executive-ready insights and recommendations
Improve reporting workflows and automate repetitive tasks

**In short:**
You help leadership make smarter, faster decisions by turning raw financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
### **📊 Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)**

Forecast accuracy within target ranges
Timely delivery of reporting and dashboards
Reduction in reporting errors and inconsistencies
Quality and usability of dashboards and insights
Positive stakeholder feedback on analysis and recommendations
Improved visibility into business performance and KPIs

### **🌟 Why This Role Stands Out**

High visibility across finance and leadership teams
Blend of finance, analytics, and business intelligence
Exposure to strategic planning and operational decision-making
Opportunity to build scalable reporting infrastructure
Strong growth path into:
Senior FP&A
Business Intelligence
Strategic Finance
Analytics Leadership

### **🧪 Interview Process**

Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Recruiter
Practical Assessment (financial model or dashboard exercise)
Client Interview
Offer & Onboarding

### **👉 Apply Now**

If you

love financial modeling and analytics,
enjoy working with data and dashboards,
can translate numbers into strategic insights,
and thrive in fast-moving business environments,

this role is a strong fit for you.
## Apply
[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/72039022EA/apply)
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