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A temporary finance leadership opportunity has opened in Midrand for a highly skilled and analytical financial manager. Recruiting through Jordan HR, a telecommunications employer is seeking a Finance Manager for a maternity cover assignment, with a strong focus on Financial Planning and Analysis. This is a temporary, senior-level role paid at an hourly rate, and it suits an experienced FP&A professional who can step into a finance team and add value quickly.
About the company and the work
Jordan HR believes that in order to provide clients with optimum solutions to human capital requirements, it is necessary to gain a thorough understanding of the clients business and needs. Its designated consultants spend time on site, acquiring knowledge of the company culture, working environment and expectations of the client, building relationships based on knowledge, trust and integrity that grow into long-term business partnerships.
The work itself sits in the finance team of a telecommunications employer, where the successful candidate will lead financial planning and analysis work during the cover period. The role is centred on preparing budget forecasts, conducting margin analysis, working within HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), ESSbase and VIP, and preparing detailed monthly performance reports that aid strategic decision-making. It is a role for someone who is comfortable owning the numbers and turning them into clear insight for leaders.
Role details and duties
The advertised responsibilities include preparing budget forecasts and conducting margin analysis; working within HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), ESSbase and VIP; and preparing detailed monthly performance reports to aid in strategic decision-making. The role carries a strong focus on Financial Planning and Analysis, and the advert notes advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis, including VIP and SAGE X3, among the desired skills. The assignment is listed as a temporary senior position in Midrand, paid at R500.00 to R550.00 per hour, and the advert was posted on 29 October 2026 with an expiry window of 34 days.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:
- Chartered Accountant certification (for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), which is desirable.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and advanced Excel skills.
- A strong understanding of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Desired skills: VIP and SAGE X3, with advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis.
- Desired work experience: 5 to 10 years.
Note that the advert states both a minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis and a desired work experience range of 5 to 10 years; both figures are given here exactly as advertised, so please check the original advert for the full wording. No other qualifications are stated, so none are added here.
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page, which leads directly to the original CareerJunction advert for this vacancy (job 2646738, reference 30 Oct 2026, posted 29 October 2026). Always apply through that official listing rather than through social media messages or third-party contacts claiming to represent the recruiter. Please note the original advert title carries the source spelling Finance Manger (Maternity Cover); this post uses the corrected spelling Finance Manager and states the maternity cover nature of the assignment in the text. Never pay anyone a fee to apply for a job, and treat any request for payment as a warning sign.
Practical tips
Before applying, gather examples of budget forecasts, margin analyses and monthly performance reports you have produced, since those are the core outputs of this role. Be ready to talk confidently about your HFM, ESSbase and VIP experience, and about your advanced Excel work, because the advert names those tools directly. If you hold a Chartered Accountant certification or have SAGE X3 exposure, highlight it early in your CV. Because this is a maternity cover assignment, make clear when you can start and how quickly you can take over an established FP&A workload.
How the process works
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert, where the recruiter will review submissions against the stated requirements. From there, shortlisted candidates can expect to discuss their FP&A track record, their systems experience and their availability for the temporary assignment in more detail before any next steps are agreed.
Important information
This page is for information only and is not the employer or the recruiter. All role details above come from the original advert as published on CareerJunction, and the advert itself remains the authoritative source: please check it for the full wording, the current status of the vacancy and any updates before applying. The advert was listed with an expiry window of 34 days from 29 October 2026, so confirm that it is still open when you apply. The hourly rate of R500.00 to R550.00 per hour is stated as advertised; it is an hourly rate, not a monthly salary.
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