Senior Financial Analyst - South Africa

Description

At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive our financial planning and performance insights across the global organisation. You’ll prepare executive-level reporting and analysis that influences strategic decisions, partnering closely with the FP&A Manager to support budgeting, forecasting, and group-wide performance analysis for leadership and shareholders.

What You Get To Do:

• Lead the preparation of monthly reporting packs for executive leadership and shareholders, summarising group-wide financial performance
• Deliver detailed variance analyses and bridge financial results against budget and forecast
• Produce written financial reports and presentations with clear commercial storytelling
• Partner with FP&A to support the annual budget and periodic forecasting process
• Use Excel and other tools to manipulate large datasets, identify performance drivers, and support decision-making
• Identify and support implementation of FP&A process improvements through tooling or automation
• Contribute to ad-hoc strategic financial projects, including modelling for business cases and investment analysis

Requirements

What It Takes To Succeed:

• 3–5+ years in FP&A, private equity, or similar roles within fintech or SaaS environments
• Strong analytical and accounting acumen, capable of interpreting full financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Skilled in building presentations and communicating financial concepts clearly to senior stakeholders
• Commercial acumen with the ability to link numbers to business drivers
• Experience with Sage ERP is a plus, with a strong tech-driven approach preferred
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within high-growth or SaaS/fintech environments
• Hands-on experience with financial modelling and executive-level reporting
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACA are preferred

What You Can Look Forward To:

At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.