Financial Analyst | CA (SA) Fixed term contract

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011465/MoD

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Economic Development & Impact Reporting ð Western Cape | Hybrid/Office-Based ð° Salary: R600,000 per annum
A leading organisation is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Financial Analyst to join its team on a fixed-term assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and business performance tracking.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives through financial analysis, budget management, reporting, governance oversight, and performance measurement.

POSITION INFO:
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? â Salary of R600,000 per annum â Exposure to strategic business and financial decision-making â Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across multiple functions â Diverse analytical and reporting responsibilities â Professional and collaborative working environment Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Finance, Accounting, Costing, FP&A, CA (SA), SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Monique Du Preez Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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