Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Fully remote work

Access to advanced FP&A tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for a Kimberley-based, fully remote role. The position emphasizes strong analytical acumen, clear communication, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

You will develop robust models, analyze performance against plans, and partner with senior leaders across departments to drive profitability and growth for the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Expert in financial modeling, Excel, and planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for scenario analysis and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Prepare insightful financial reports and board presentations.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial support and drive strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for FP&A process improvements and implement best practices.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Excel

Anaplan

Hyperion

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Anaplan

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function in Kimberley . This role will be responsible for driving the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, providing critical financial insights to support business strategy and operational decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership across various departments to develop financial models, analyze performance, and identify key drivers of profitability and growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business intelligence, enabling strategic growth within the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for scenario analysis, business case evaluation, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key trends and variances.
• Prepare insightful financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial support and drive strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the FP&A function and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a related field.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive financial discipline.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge financial planning tools and technologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement.