Budgeting/Forecasting Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Budgeting/Forecasting Specialist (Finance): Managing financial planning cycles and building complex models to guide strategic decision-making with an accent on variance analysis and scenario testing. Focus on improving forecasting accuracy, automating workflows, and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.

Location: Must be based in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, or Egypt. Working hours: Must align with U.S. client business hours.

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment and talent solutions provider connecting professionals with international opportunities.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets across business units.
• Maintain rolling forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow with regular assumption updates.
• Perform variance analysis to explain performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Build dynamic financial models including DCF, ROI, and sensitivity analyses.
• Prepare executive-ready management reporting packages and dashboards.
• Collaborate with department heads to align operational plans with financial strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including nested formulas and pivot tables.
• Proven ability to prepare variance analyses for leadership.
• Must be available to work during U.S. client business hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with FP&A software such as Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or Workday.
• Professional credentials such as MBA, CFA, or CPA.
• Background in SaaS, real estate, or professional services forecasting.
• Familiarity with BI platforms like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote position with global exposure.
• Opportunity to work with international clients and diverse business models.
• Focus on process improvement and automation within the finance function.

Hiring process

• Initial phone screen and video interview with a recruiter.
• Practical technical task involving forecast modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Final client interview followed by offer and background verification.