Financial Analyst - Franchise Channel

About the role

SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Financial Analyst in Johannesburg to analyse financial statements and predict the future performance of its client's franchisor and franchises. The analyst identifies risks and opportunities that improve profitability across the franchise channel. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Franchise financial analysis: compile annual schedules of franchise reviews, develop analysis templates, and review income statements, cash flows and balance sheets
• Compare results between franchises and against benchmarks, identify excessive costs and revenue leakage, and calculate relevant ratios and review capital allocations
• Meet with franchise holders during reviews and review financial controls and working capital utilisation
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls prevent and detect fraud and errors
• Review processes and procedures for optimisation and compliance, and ensure compliance with franchise and shareholder agreements
• Compile monthly analysis reports for presentation to the executive committee and perform additional assignments requested by the CFO or other executives

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Analyst or Financial Manager role
• CA (SA), CIMA, CFA or similar qualification preferred
• Deadline-driven with strong analytical thinking, excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, multi-task and cope with pressure
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning and financial analysis capability

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Financial statement analysis and ratio analysis