Senior Financial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008791/CPi

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An established and fast-growing organisation within a dynamic, high-performance industry is looking for a commercially astute Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team.

POSITION INFO:
This is a high-impact role reporting to the Financial Director, where you will partner closely with senior leadership and executives to drive financial insight, performance optimisation, and strategic decision-making across the business.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in analysing financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering meaningful insights that influence strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse monthly financial results against budget and prior year, highlighting variances and providing detailed commentary
Prepare and support budgets, forecasts, and detailed financial reports for leadership
Develop and maintain financial models to assess business initiatives and strategic projects
Analyse KPIs and financial statements to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and revenue enhancement opportunities
Assist with board packs and executive-level financial presentations
Drive process improvements and optimise finance business processes
Support group structure optimisation, entity analysis, valuations, and tax impact assessments
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and reporting standards
Participate in ad hoc strategic and finance transformation projects

Requirements:

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical expertise
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems
Excellent understanding of financial principles and reporting standards
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability

Advantageous:

Experience with Cognos / TM1
Exposure to finance process optimisation and project management
Track record of driving system and reporting improvements

What You’ll Bring:
You are analytical, commercially minded, and thrive in a fast-moving environment. You take ownership, demonstrate resilience, and confidently partner with senior stakeholders to drive performance and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where innovation, growth, and performance excellence are part of the culture.

Apply now!

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- Group Finance
- Asset Management

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