Financial Analyst | CA (SA) Fixed term contract

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Analyst to support planning and performance across departments in Randburg. You will build budgets, forecasts and financial models to inform strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes variance analysis, KPI dashboards and collaboration with procurement, operations and management to drive financial performance and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in FP&A, financial analysis or related roles.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel with financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex data to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain departmental budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, accruals and supplier payments.
• Deliver variance reporting and analytics for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Dashboards

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and maintain departmental and programme budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor expenditure, commitments, accruals, and supplier payments.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and provide meaningful variance reporting.
• Deliver financial insights to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc management reports.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking frameworks.
• Monitor programme performance against agreed targets and objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure financial and governance records remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Maintain supporting documentation, approvals, contracts, business cases, and risk registers.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing information and evidence packs.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Management teams.
• Coordinate information flow across multiple stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Present findings and recommendations to management in a clear and concise manner.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, forecasting, and overall financial processes.
• Assist with implementation of new tracking, monitoring, and analytical tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or similar analytical role.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex data to support business decisions.

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to ESG, economic development, infrastructure, project finance, or impact-reporting environments.
• Experience with procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of governance, compliance, and audit controls.
• Experience working with dashboards, business intelligence tools, and performance-reporting systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial modelling and reporting capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of R600,000 per annum
• Exposure to strategic business and financial decision-making
• Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Diverse analytical and reporting responsibilities
• Professional and collaborative working environment