Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Performance incentives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst to join its finance team in Benoni. This role drives budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis to support business growth.

You will build financial models, analyze variances, and prepare monthly reports for senior leadership, collaborating with accounting and cross‑functional teams to ensure data accuracy. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance (4+ years).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their progressive finance department in Benoni . This role is critical in driving strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support business growth. You will collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization to provide financial insights and recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity for a financially astute individual who excels at data analysis and strategic thinking, contributing to informed business decisions in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional growth opportunities within a dynamic company in Benoni .