Finance Business Analyst

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Vivo Energy Shell licensee in Africa Full time

Description
Vivo Energy distributes and markets Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers in Africa. We operate in 23 countries across North, West, East and Southern Africa where we have a network of over 2500 service stations. We also export lubricants to a number of other African countries.

We are looking for an individual to fill the role of Finance Business Analyst reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will work closely with various senior stakeholders to drive our organizations' strategic initiatives and ensure operational success. This is a highly visible and impactful role and requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual.

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.

Key Competencies/Skills

Sound financial understanding of accounting knowledge and business planning / performance management incl. experience with major business performance drivers e.g. sales, operating costs, EBITDA, Cash Flows, capex, ROACE etc.

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PPT
    • Sound Excel modelling skills, including financial valuation, market sizing, scenario analyses etc.
    • Experience developing presentations summarizing results, options and recommendations
  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
  • A developed commercial awareness, including knowledge of corporate strategy frameworks/tools incl. market sizing, business planning/modelling, etc. and standard M&A processes including DCF modeling/valuation, negotiations, data room management, etc.
  • Project management skills incl. meeting coordination, actions & deliverables tracking, document management etc.
  • Broad scanning and research skills and interest in the natural resources/energy sector globally and in emerging market contexts, including key trends e.g. energy transition, new business models, competitive analyses etc.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and to work collaboratively with individuals in a matrix / project team environment
  • Highly motivated and able to flourish in a fast-paced, high-commitment environment - we are looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to work with minimal supervision with a high level of personal integrity
  • Results oriented, disciplined, able to synthesize detailed information

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor level qualification, ideally in Finance/STEM technical or similar professional qualification. MBA qualification is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an investment banking, strategy consulting, or other professional services environment ideally investment banking international bulge-bracket / leading local SA financial institution and/or MBB / Finance Big 4 consulting experience
  • Oil and gas/energy experience and downstream/Africa experience a plus
  • Understanding of global energy markets preferred
  • Experience in industry due-diligence and financial modelling
  • Participation in investment banking training program/ graduate program is an advantage

  • Business Analyst Internships 2023

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia FTI Consulting Group Full time

    FTI Consulting Group: Business Analyst Internship Programme 2023This opportunity is for you if you're an analytical thinker, who is looking to make an impact in a company – and an industry – where you'll truly make a difference. Business Analysts are critical thinkers who conceptualize and structure problems, perform numerical analysis and extract key...

  • Business Analyst Internships 2023

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia FTI Consulting Group Full time

    FTI Consulting Group: Business Analyst Internship Programme 2023This opportunity is for you if you're an analytical thinker, who is looking to make an impact in a company – and an industry – where you'll truly make a difference. Business Analysts are critical thinkers who conceptualize and structure problems, perform numerical analysis and extract key...

  • Business Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Investec Full time

    Description of Business Analyst positionInvestec Sandton is seeking a skilled professional to join their Compliance Technology team in the role of a business analyst. The responsibilities will include handling various project tasks, addressing user issues and requests, as well as offering maintenance and support for systems and interfaces.The ideal candidate...

  • Business Analyst

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Investec Full time

    Description of Business Analyst positionInvestec Sandton is seeking a skilled professional to join their Compliance Technology team in the role of a business analyst. The responsibilities will include handling various project tasks, addressing user issues and requests, as well as offering maintenance and support for systems and interfaces.The ideal candidate...

  • Business Analyst Internships 2022

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Aspen Full time

    Aspen Business Analyst Internship Programme The Business Analyst intern will undergo thorough training and learn how to create reports under supervision. They will work alongside an experienced analyst. This individual will have the opportunity to explore different departments within FMCG Sales to understand the collaborative work dynamics. They will also...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Absa Group Limited Absa Full time

    Job DescriptionCommercial Finance Execution Accountabilities Serve as a subject matter expert on financial data integrity, accounting processes, reconciliations', analysis and reporting for end-to-end Financial Management in business area.Develop and sustain knowledge and experience on the end to end processes, including relevant systems within scope of...

  • Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Absa Group Limited Absa Full time

    Job DescriptionCommercial Finance Execution Accountabilities Serve as a subject matter expert on financial data integrity, accounting processes, reconciliations', analysis and reporting for end-to-end Financial Management in business area.Develop and sustain knowledge and experience on the end to end processes, including relevant systems within scope of...

  • Finance Internships 2024

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia GSK Full time

    GSK: Finance Internship Programme 2024As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the South Africa Finance function by preparing monthly journals, reconciliations and SG&A accounts. You will also participate in ad-hoc activities supporting the Finance Director & SA operating business units. This role will provide you the opportunity to lead...

  • Finance Internships 2024

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia GSK Full time

    GSK: Finance Internship Programme 2024As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the South Africa Finance function by preparing monthly journals, reconciliations and SG&A accounts. You will also participate in ad-hoc activities supporting the Finance Director & SA operating business units. This role will provide you the opportunity to lead...

  • Finance Graduate Internships 2024

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia GSK Full time

    GSK: Finance Graduate Internship Programme 2024As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the South Africa Finance function by preparing monthly journals, reconciliations and SG&A accounts. You will also participate in ad-hoc activities supporting the Finance Director & SA operating business units. This role will provide YOU the opportunity...

  • Finance Graduate Internships 2024

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia GSK Full time

    GSK: Finance Graduate Internship Programme 2024As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the South Africa Finance function by preparing monthly journals, reconciliations and SG&A accounts. You will also participate in ad-hoc activities supporting the Finance Director & SA operating business units. This role will provide YOU the opportunity...

  • Business Analyst Internships 2022

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia SoluGrowth Full time

    SoluGrowth: Business Analyst Internship Programme 2022SoluGrowth is looking for a Business Analyst Intern to join Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Business Unit to assist the Manager and other subject matter professionals in gathering, validating, and documenting various system information and needs. Responsibilities:Assist with Developing, writing,...

  • Business Analyst Internships 2022

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia SoluGrowth Full time

    SoluGrowth: Business Analyst Internship Programme 2022SoluGrowth is looking for a Business Analyst Intern to join Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Business Unit to assist the Manager and other subject matter professionals in gathering, validating, and documenting various system information and needs. Responsibilities:Assist with Developing, writing,...

  • Business Analyst Internships 2022

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia SoluGrowth Full time

    SoluGrowth: Business Analyst Internship Programme 2022SoluGrowth is looking for a Business Analyst Intern to join Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Business Unit to assist the Manager and other subject matter professionals in gathering, validating, and documenting various system information and needs. Responsibilities:Assist with Developing, writing,...

  • Business Analyst

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Discovery Limited Full time

    About Discovery Health SystemsThe Discovery Health Systems DHS is a world class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage. It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Discovery Limited Full time

    About Discovery Health SystemsThe Discovery Health Systems DHS is a world class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage. It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team...

  • Business Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Discovery Limited Full time

    About Discovery Health SystemsThe Discovery Health Systems DHS is a world class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage. It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team...

  • Finance Operations Analyst

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Glencore Full time

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:Finance Marketing department in Baar and JohannesburgFinance Back Office team.Marketing and Logistics team in Baar and JohannesburgQUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.Additional Qualifications:Advantageous to demonstrate post qualification studies or soft skills development.

  • Finance Operations Analyst

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia Glencore Full time

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:Finance Marketing department in Baar and JohannesburgFinance Back Office team.Marketing and Logistics team in Baar and JohannesburgQUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.Additional Qualifications:Advantageous to demonstrate post qualification studies or soft skills development.

  • NCIB Young Analyst Programme 2025

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, Saudi Arabia NedBank Full time

    NCIB Young Analyst Programme 2025Job Purpose: To assist with the implementation of the business investment philosophy through data analysis, research and support functions in line with Nedbank Group strategy, through the Nedbank Corporate and Investment banking (NCIB) Young Analyst Programme. ResponsibilitiesAssess needs and provide solutions Interacting...