Management Consultant - Financial Planning & Analysis

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Work with diverse clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Management Consultant specializing in FP&A to join a remote team supporting clients across South Africa. The role focuses on building robust financial models, improving forecasting accuracy, and enhancing performance management to drive informed decisions.

You will analyze trends, provide strategic insights, and collaborate with client finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment with financial goals in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against plans and identify key drivers of variances.
• Provide strategic insights to improve profitability and financial efficiency.
• Support the implementation of FP&A systems and processes to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with client finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment on financial goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Consultant specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join their remote team, supporting clients across South Africa. This role is critical for assisting businesses in developing robust financial strategies, improving forecasting accuracy, and enhancing performance management. You will work with clients to build financial models, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a flexible, remote-first role impacting the financial health of diverse organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against plans and identify key drivers of variances.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve profitability and financial efficiency.
• Support the implementation of FP&A systems and processes to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with client finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment on financial goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis , corporate finance, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Anaplan).
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable working in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contribute to their financial success.