Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a motivated FP&A Analyst to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling support across departments. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility to drive growth and efficiency.

You will deliver insights through robust analysis, prepare management reports, and partner with business units to optimize performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP and BI tools is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on financial results and KPIs.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and business case development.
• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and provide insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team in Upington. This hybrid role focuses on providing critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization. You will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to contribute to financial strategy, working closely with various departments to drive business growth and efficiency, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on financial results and KPIs.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and business case development.
• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and provide insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life integration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in financial analysis.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Collaborative work environment in Upington with opportunities for impact.