Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive salary + bonus

Private medical aid

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a strategic and analytical FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning as part of the finance leadership team. You will drive performance management, build financial models, and provide insights to support executive decisions.

The role offers a hybrid work model, a highly competitive executive salary with bonus, private medical aid, and retirement planning, with significant opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, CFA or MBA is highly desirable.
• 6–8 years of progressive FP&A/financial analysis experience.
• Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis and BI tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to analyze performance and trends.
• Prepare management reports, presentations and dashboards for executives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand financial drivers and provide insights.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain deviations from plan and forecast.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic investments.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CA(SA)/CIMA/CFA/MBA desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their finance leadership team in Sandton. This role is critical for driving financial strategy, performance management, and business insights. You will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, providing key financial analysis to support executive decision-making. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the financial future of a prominent organization, working in a sophisticated financial hub and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to analyze business performance, identify trends, and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare insightful management reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Partner with business leaders across departments to understand financial drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for deviations from plan and forecast.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and strategic projects from a financial perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, or MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive private medical aid and executive retirement plan.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Access to cutting-edge financial planning tools and resources in Sandton.