Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO & flexible remote work

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic FP&A Manager to join a fully remote team supporting operations in Sandton. You will drive forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling to shape corporate strategy and enhance performance, collaborating with executive leadership and department heads.

The role requires advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and strong communication skills, with a track record of leading remote projects and delivering actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, ERP systems).
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and business strategy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings.
• Partner with business units to understand their financial needs and provide support for initiatives.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes and reporting tools for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Forecasting

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their dynamic, fully remote team supporting operations in Sandton . This role is instrumental in driving financial strategy through robust forecasting, budgeting, and analytical insights. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and department heads to provide financial guidance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance overall business performance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional to make a significant impact in a leading, remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership and board meetings.
• Partner with business units to understand their financial needs and provide support for initiatives.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes and reporting tools for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, ERP systems).
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and business strategy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead projects in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and certifications.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture that prioritizes employee well-being.