Farm Financial Analyst: Budgeting, Growth & Strategy — Relocation Support

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (R)

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Farm Business & Financial Analyst to join our client’s diversified agricultural group in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support farm operations and profitability.

You will collaborate with farm managers and senior leadership to drive cost efficiencies and informed investment decisions. The ideal candidate has a finance, accounting, or business background with 3–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years in financial analysis, accounting or business planning.
• Experience in agriculture is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts for farm operations.
• Analyze farm operating expenses to identify cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Prepare financial reports: P&L, cash flow, and balance sheets.
• Conduct variance analyses between budget and actual performance.
• Evaluate financial viability of projects, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor agricultural market trends impacting profitability.
• Develop financial models for crop selection and resource allocation.
• Provide insights to farm managers and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Assist in preparing financial presentations for stakeholders and lenders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Farm Business & Financial Analyst to join our client’s diversified agricultural group in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support farm operations and profitability.

You will collaborate with farm managers and senior leadership to drive cost efficiencies and informed investment decisions. The ideal candidate has a finance, accounting, or business background with 3–5 years of relevant