TRAFFIC Western Cape

Financial Analyst (Budgeting & Reporting Focus)

Centre Recruit Consultants

Job Description

Financial Analyst (Budgeting & Reporting Focus)

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 10/04/2026

We are seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst with a strong focus on budgeting and report building. This role is heavily data-driven, with approximately 99% of the function dedicated to financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will excel in interpreting financial data, building insightful reports, and tracking costs, while leveraging tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel. Experience with Syft is not required, but the successful candidate should be capable of quickly upskilling within the first three months.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve budgets and financial forecasts
  • Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals and forecasts, identifying key trends and drivers
  • Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel
  • Track, analyse, and report on costs and financial performance
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Support business decision-making through data-driven recommendations
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all reporting outputs
  • Continuously enhance reporting processes and improve efficiency through automation
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3-6+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst / FP&A / Reporting role
Advanced proficiency in:
  • Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and report building
  • Proven ability to analyse large datasets and extract meaningful insights
  • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy

About This Role

Career insights for Financial Examiners positions

Salary Benchmark
$84,300/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Writing
Common Technologies
Microsoft Access Structured query language SQL Microsoft PowerPoint ACL Analytics Financial transaction analysis software General Examination System GENESYS NILS INSource ODEN Insurance Services State Rules & Regulations

Job Overview

Date Posted
13 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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