Forecasting and Budgeting Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024546/ULR

Date posted:

Friday, June 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you’re the kind of person who gets a little thrill from a perfectly balanced spreadsheet, enjoys telling people what might happen before it does, and secretly believes Excel is a personality trait… then keep reading.
We’re looking for a Forecasting & Budgeting Specialist who can turn numbers into stories, chaos into clarity, and “gut feel” into actual data.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates within the financial services space and is on the lookout for a rising FP&A star. This role sits in a high-impact finance team and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support. You'll be the behind-the-scenes hero helping leadership understand where the business is heading. Expect a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will actually matter, not just live in a spreadsheet no one opens again Key Responsibilities: Build and manage budgets and rolling forecasts (yes, the future depends on you now). Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support strategic decision-making, helping leadership make smarter moves. Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning and \"what if\" moments. Assist with reporting and dashboards that people will actually understand. Work with teams across Finance, Marketing, and Credit to align on business goals. Support monthly management accounts and financial processes. Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar. Around 2 years' experience in budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, maybe even VBA if you're feeling fancy). Experience in lending\/financial services = a bonus, not a dealbreaker. Competency Requirements: Curious by nature Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Ability to explain complex numbers to non-finance humans Deadline-driven without the drama Able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball Exercises good judgement Why You'll Love It: You get to influence real business decisions Work in a collaborative team where ideas are welcome Exposure to strategy, modelling, and cross-functional projects A chance to grow your career in FP&A without losing your sanity Apply now! Explore more opportunities across Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial, and C-Suite roles here: Network Recruitment International I also specialise in placing: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountants Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals If you don't hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will still be kept on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Ulrike Groenewald Recruiting Consultant

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