Finance Analyst / Senior Accountant
Weir ESCO

Johannesburg
Hybrid

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in a hybrid work setting in Johannesburg. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support our business growth and decision-making processes. The successful candidate will possess excellent statistical/analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial systems and processes.  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain exposure in a Multi-national Group.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Perform financial analysis and modeling to support business forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.Conduct variance analysis on financial results, identifying areas of improvement and recommending corrective actions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial performance metrics and monitoring systems.Support the development of business cases and financial justifications for new projects and initiatives.Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.Conduct financial due diligence on new customers in collaboration with Global Credit ControlSafety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
· Honours Degree - Accounting / Finance
· CA (SA) / CIMA qualification will be preferred

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.


For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.


Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.


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