Senior Specialist: Capital Management

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024055/ULR

Date posted:

Monday, March 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you’re a strategyâsavvy finance professional who believes forecasts should behave, budgets should listen, and Excel should fear you, this strategic finance leadership opportunity may just be your next big move. Step into a role where your insights don’t sit in forgotten PowerPoints, they actually influence decisions.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates within the financial services space, complex, dynamic, and full of opportunities to shine.

This strategic finance role partners directly with senior leadership and the CFO, shaping financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance insights for a key business unit.

You will be the trusted voice behind strategic decisions, turning data into direction and financial models into meaningful conversations. From forecasting the future to analysing performance trends, you’ll help leadership understand the financial implications behind major initiatives.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, analysis, leadership and enjoy influencing decisions at a high level, this role offers a powerful platform to make real impact while growing your career within a respected financial institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and longâterm planning.
Deliver accurate monthly reporting and provide insights into business performance and financial trends.
Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decisionâmaking through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and cost management.
Monitor performance against targets and provide recommendations to boost profitability and operational efficiency.
Translate complex financial data into simple, strategic insights even nonâfinance people can understand.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant Finance Degree (Postgraduate qualification advantageous).
CA(SA), CIMA, or similar professional qualification preferred.
5+ years in financial management, FP&A, or commercial finance.
Experience within banking or financial services.
Proven experience partnering with senior leadership or executive teams.
Strong financial modelling and analytical ability.
Advanced financial reporting and forecasting skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
Business Acumen
Collaboration
Client/Stakeholder Influence
Impact and Communication
Drive for Results
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Insight
Ability to stay calm while balancing 14 spreadsheets and 3 deadlines

Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Financial Controllers
Chartered Accountants
Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant
Commercial Finance and FP&A positions

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:

Ulrike Groenewald
Recruiting Consultant

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