Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a dynamic FP&A Analyst to drive strategic financial decisions by delivering robust analysis, accurate forecasting, and insightful reporting. You will partner with multiple departments to understand performance and support business objectives in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in FP&A, strong Excel and modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex data clearly; a BI tool background (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial modeling; BI tools a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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, highlighting financial trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and business case development.
• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and understand operational performance.
• Enhance reporting tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Financial modeling

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team in Randburg . This role is essential for driving strategic financial decisions by providing robust analysis, insightful reporting, and accurate forecasting. You will work closely with various departments to understand financial performance, identify trends, and support business objectives. This hybrid role offers a blend of remote and office-based work, promoting flexibility and collaboration.

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, highlighting financial trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and business case development.
• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and understand operational performance.
• Enhance reporting tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial modeling techniques; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression in FP&A.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in Randburg .