Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Challenging and rewarding role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager in Bloemfontein to lead the FP&A function, drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and partner with senior management to improve profitability and growth.

The role requires advanced financial modeling, performance analysis, and the ability to communicate complex insights to executives; a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and clear opportunities for career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with experience presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance reports with key trends and variances.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, M&A, and scenario planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial guidance and support.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CFA/CMA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function in Bloemfontein . This role is critical in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and budgeting processes. You will collaborate closely with senior management to provide insights that support key business decisions, optimize financial performance, and drive growth. The successful candidate will be adept at financial modeling, performance analysis, and communicating complex financial information effectively to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.


• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, highlighting key trends and variances.


• Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and scenario planning.


• Analyze financial data to identify business opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.


• Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial guidance and support.


• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CMA) is preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).


• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Significant opportunities for career growth and professional development.


• A challenging and rewarding role impacting strategic business decisions.