Financial Analyst (Budgeting & Reporting Focus)

Centre Recruit Consultants; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in South Africa is looking for a highly analytical Financial Analyst. The role emphasizes budgeting, report building, and data analysis, requiring advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in finance-related roles and be able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. The position offers opportunities to refine reporting processes and gain experience in financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst/FP&A/Reporting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is essential.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and report building.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve budgets and financial forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis and report on key trends.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel.
• Support business decision-making with data-driven insights.

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Report building

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst with a strong focus on budgeting and report building. This role is heavily data-driven, with approximately 99% of the function dedicated to financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will excel in interpreting financial data, building insightful reports, and tracking costs, while leveraging tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel. Experience with Syft is not required, but the successful candidate should be capable of quickly upskilling within the first three months.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve budgets and financial forecasts
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals and forecasts, identifying key trends and drivers
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel
• Track, analyse, and report on costs and financial performance
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Support business decision-making through data-driven recommendations
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all reporting outputs
• Continuously enhance reporting processes and improve efficiency through automation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3-6+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst / FP&A / Reporting role
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, modelling)
  • Power BI (dashboard creation, data visualisation)
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and report building
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets and extract meaningful insights
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy

Benefits

To be discussed in interviews