Overview
Financial/Investment Analyst Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Somewhere
Position: Financial/Investment Analyst Hiring)
Position :
Financial/Investment Analyst
Client’s Industry: Family Trust Business
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm UK time
Salary Range :
Hourly/Part time rate at first and then full-time (Up to 2,500 USD – depends on experience and result of interview)
About the Role:
We’re looking for a young, hungry, and flexible Financial Analyst who thrives in environments where data is imperfect and deal flow is dynamic. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong analytical instincts and a passion for understanding what makes small businesses succeed.
This will start as a part-time/hourly engagement due to variable weekly volume (0–10 opportunities/week), with the potential to grow into a more consistent or full-time role based on performance and deal activity.
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze historical financials from private companies with limited documentation
Normalize earnings and cash flow to evaluate business viability and downside risks
Build and maintain financial models and forecasts based on minimal inputs
Conduct desktop-level due diligence and identify red flags
Assess and compare businesses across industries and regions (US, Europe, LATAM)
Present concise insights and recommendations to the investment team and board
Support deal sourcing with financial vetting and pipeline prioritization
Ideal Candidate Profile
2–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, investment banking, private equity, search funds, or M&A — with a strong focus on small business deal work
Comfortable with imperfect or inconsistent data, and able to make logical assumptions
Highly analytical, opinionated, and able to work independently
Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, EBITDA normalization, and cash flow forecasting
Strong presentation and communication skills — can explain insights to non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to work European hours, including a weekly check-in every Friday at 6 PM Paris time
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on businesses with $750K–$5M EBITDA
Exposure to private, founder-led, or family-owned businesses
Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable (for Latin American opportunities)
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA/CFA a plus, not required)
Title: Financial/Investment Analyst
Company: Somewhere
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Analyst, Financial Consultant), Business (Financial Analyst)
