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Forecasting and Budgeting Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into insights
This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical individual to play a key role in supporting business growth through financial planning forecasting performance analysis and strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical individual to play a key role in supporting business growth through financial planning forecasting performance analysis and strategic decision-making.
Our client is a growing financial services organisation looking for a Forecasting & Budgeting Specialist to join their finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data identifying business drivers building models and providing insights that influence strategic outcomes.
You will work closely with various stakeholders across the business using financial and operational information to assess performance identify trends and support informed decision-making.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you will gain exposure across budgeting forecasting reporting financial modelling and commercial analysis while contributing directly to business performance.
For more exciting Finance vacancies please visit:
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.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!
For more information contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
You will work closely with various stakeholders across the business using financial and operational information to assess performance identify trends and support informed decision-making.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you will gain exposure across budgeting forecasting reporting financial modelling and commercial analysis while contributing directly to business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain annual budgets rolling forecasts and financial projections across revenue expenses and cash flow.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends profitability drivers and areas for improvement.
- Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning forecasting and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare management reporting packs dashboards and performance insights for key stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance Marketing and Credit to gather data and align on business objectives.
- Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Assist with monthly management accounts including processing financial transactions and preparing reporting outputs.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and operational improvements.
Job Experience and Skills Required
Education
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in financial planning budgeting forecasting or commercial finance.
- Experience in financial modelling reporting and analysis.
- Exposure to financial services lending credit or a data-driven environment would be advantageous.
Skills
- Advanced Excel skills including financial formulas pivot tables and ideally VBA.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret financial data and translate insights into business recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Non-Negotiables
- Strong Excel and financial modelling capability.
- Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify key business drivers.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider teams.
For more exciting Finance vacancies please visit:
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.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!
For more information contact:
Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Required Experience:
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