Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Analyst to join their team in a remote-first setup, operating from Upington and surrounding regions. You will drive strategic financial decisions by building models, forecasting, budgeting, and partnering with operational teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, robust financial planning, and collaboration with business units to improve profitability and support growth in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP and FP&A software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and long-range models.
• Conduct variance analysis between actuals and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly reports, dashboards for senior management.
• Provide financial support and business partnering to operations.
• Analyze trends and support investments and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Data visualization

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team, operating remotely from Upington and surrounding regions. This role is central to driving strategic financial decision-making by providing insightful analysis, robust forecasting, and comprehensive budgeting. You will collaborate closely with various business units to understand performance drivers, identify trends, and develop financial models to support business growth and optimize profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled analyst to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment, leveraging data to shape financial strategy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Conduct variance analysis, investigating discrepancies between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Provide financial support and business partnering to operational teams.
• Analyse business trends and performance metrics to identify key insights and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and investment appraisals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel , financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with ERP systems and FP&A software is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative culture that values data-driven insights and employee contributions.