Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a driven FP&A Analyst in Upington to analyze financial performance, build forecasts, and advise on budgeting and strategic initiatives. This hybrid role blends office presence with remote work, collaborating across departments to drive financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial modeling, Excel, and presenting insights to senior management, with at least three years in FP&A or related finance roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related finance role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial results, identifying key trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and modeling for new projects and investments.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide analytical support.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Presentation software

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Hyperion

Adaptive Insights

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team in Upington. This hybrid role will involve critical analysis of financial performance, development of forecasts and budgets, and providing strategic insights to support business decision-making. You will collaborate closely with various departments, leveraging data to drive informed choices, and enjoy a flexible working arrangement that blends office presence with remote work. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitatively skilled professional to make a significant impact on the company's financial trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial results, identifying key trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and modeling for new projects and investments.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide analytical support.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and presentation software.
• Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Insights) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, collaborating across teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in financial analytics.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking finance department.