Financial Planner and Analyst

Network Finance; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance, based in Bloemfontein, seeks a financially savvy Planner and Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and performance insights. The role focuses on building robust financial models, rolling plans and clear management reporting to guide strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in financial planning or analysis, strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate insights effectively to business units and leadership. This position is office-based in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in finance, accounting or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in financial planning, analysis or management accounting.
• Strong Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports and variance analysis.
• Clear communication of financial insights to drive commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial models and rolling financial plans.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Compile monthly management reports and provide clear commentary on variances.
• Support business units with financial planning, cost management and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy and overall financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel modelling

Commercial awareness

Education

BCom Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Turn financial insight into meaningful business decisions.

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Bloemfontein, is looking for an active and commercially minded Financial Planner and Analyst to join their finance team.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with budgets, forecasts, financial models and performance analysis. You will support business planning, provide meaningful insights to management and help drive improved financial decision-making across the organisation.

If you are analytical, detail-oriented and confident working with financial information in a fast-paced environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial models and rolling financial plans.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Compile monthly management reports and provide clear commentary on variances.
• Support business units with financial planning, cost management and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy and overall financial performance.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or a related qualification.
• At least three years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, management accounting or a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports and variance analysis.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting tools or business intelligence platforms will be advantageous.

If you are an ambitious finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into practical business insights, we would love to hear from you.