Funding Analyst

Prodigy Finance

Funding Analyst managing financial forecasts and models for a leading educational finance platform. Collaborating with capital markets and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modelling and analysis, with a strong focus on automation and decision-making tools. Proficient in leveraging advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities and experience with accounting software to enhance financial reporting and insights.

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Financial ModellingExcel/Google Sheets ProficiencyAutomation and AI ToolsBachelor’s Degree in FinanceCA/CFA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingForecastingSecuritisation AnalysisInterest CalculationsCash Flow Modelling

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

XeroMetabaseClaudeChatGPTGemini

Certifications & Qualifications

CACFA

Industry Keywords

Capital MarketsStructured FinanceProject FinanceFintech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic Finance is responsible for enabling and improving the strategic and financial decision-making for Prodigy.
Maintain the financial forecast model, focusing on various funding facility models.
Work closely with the Capital Markets team on ongoing monitoring of deals.
Contribute to ongoing analysis around existing facilities, including securitisations or other exit modelling.
Building and maintaining financial forecasts and models.
Assist with funding documents, required notices and monthly interest calculations.
Translating numbers/analysis into useful insights and tools for decision-making.
Automation of workflows across cash flow modelling and reporting to enhance decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Accounting or other relevant field.
CA/CFA is an advantage
4-5+ years of relevant experience with financial modelling (e.g. investment banking/capital markets, structured finance, project finance etc.)
Excellent proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
Whilst not required, experience with accounting software / Xero and Metabase is an advantage
Demonstrated experience leveraging automation and AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to enhance financial analysis, reporting efficiency, and decision-making
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Consistent track record of success and career progression
Adaptable to change and the fast pace of a dynamic Fintech company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration package
Company contribution to healthcare/medical aid scheme
Remote Work
Generous leave policy (24 days annual leave + 1 day for every year worked to a max of 29 days, birthday leave, 6 months' primary caregiver / 2 months' secondary caregiver parental leave, 4 weeks sabbatical leave after 5 years of continuous service)