Junior Financial Analyst

Meet Ozow

Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.  

More about this Ozow fantastic position 

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to support the Finance team. More than a number cruncher, we are looking for someone who can look at the payments industry, take time to understand the financial mechanics, and translate them into models to inform strategic decisions. 

An ideal candidate will have a keen interest in both analysis and explanation. Someone who can develop and test a hypothesis and explain their findings. This role requires curiosity, conviction and collaboration and will provide you with the opportunity to significantly develop your financial modelling, data analysis and presentation abilities.  

Your role and responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Modelling: 

• Financial modelling: Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making, including forecasting, and scenario analysis. 
• Pricing and feasibility: Work with our commercial team to develop our value proposition to merchants, balancing our dual needs of driving adoption and maintaining profitability. 
• Data Procurement & Integrity: Collaborate with our data and core finance teams to extract accurate datasets for modelling. 

Corporate Strategy & Market Intelligence 

• Executive and board reporting: Assist with producing effective, informative narrative-driven presentations to communicate commentary on prior performance and recommendations for future strategy. 
• Stakeholder support: Anticipate the needs of stakeholders, set clear expectations and timelines, and provide insights adapted appropriately to different audiences. 
• Market research and industry learning: Monitor the payments landscape (locally and globally) to identify emerging trends, regulatory changes, and new opportunities.  

You are an ideal candidate if you have

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree discipline is flexible for candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking, and applied problem-solving skills. 
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in management consulting; corporate finance; business, financial or investment analysis; or a related field.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with PowerBI and SQL is a big plus 
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys interpreting complex datasets and solving puzzles 
• Ability to work with stakeholders across a variety of departments and expertise, and especially an ability to explain complex topics to a nontechnical audience 
• Curiosity, inquisitiveness and a willingness to learn 

Your skills and competencies

• You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation. 
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company. 
• A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day. 
• You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit. 
• Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes. 
• You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build. 
• You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership. 
• We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments. 
• You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success. 

Interview process 

During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills.  

In office perks 

• Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
• Monthly team connects 
• On-site Barista 
• Birthday Leave

Perks for South African based employees

• Medical aid subsidy
• Group Risk Insurance
• Generous paid annual leave   
• Birthday leave
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Mentorship programme
• Quarterly team building 
• Community initiatives 
• Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack

Our Employee Value Proposition

Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.

Compliance

As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards

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