Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Remote work

Career growth

Strategic financial planning

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, developing financial models and providing insights to support growth and strategic decisions. You will collaborate with various departments to improve profitability and drive value creation.

This role offers a fully remote arrangement with significant flexibility, a strong executive benefits package, and clear opportunities for leadership development within a dynamic finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or professional qualification desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Advanced modeling skills and proficiency in BI tools and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop financial models for scenario analysis and long-range planning.
• Analyze performance vs budget/forecast and identify drivers and trends.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations on financial results and initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to provide insights and support investments.
• Oversee management reports and KPIs to measure performance.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools and methodologies.

Skills

Financial modeling

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CIMA/CA(SA) desirable

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function in Nelspruit. This strategic role involves driving the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, as well as providing critical financial insights to support business growth and strategic decision-making. You will collaborate closely with various departments to develop financial models, analyze performance, and identify opportunities for profitability improvement. This is an ideal position for a forward-thinking finance professional passionate about shaping business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop comprehensive financial models to support scenario analysis and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations on financial results, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, support investment decisions, and drive operational efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation of management reports and KPIs that measure business performance.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CIMA, CA(SA)) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across different functions and levels of an organization.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Engage in strategic financial planning for a company operating in the Nelspruit region.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment.