Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay & bonus potential

Medical & retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Role in Soweto growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis function in Soweto. This hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to drive forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans for executive decision-making.

The candidate brings a minimum of six years in FP&A or corporate finance, strong modeling and forecasting skills, and MBA/CFA/ CMA qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CMA, CFA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and variances.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide insights and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CMA/CFA

Tools

MS Excel (advanced)

Financial software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function in Soweto . This key role involves developing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans, providing critical insights to support executive decision-making. You will work closely with various departments to understand business drivers and financial performance. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment, balancing essential in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, crucial for effective financial strategy in the heart of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across the organization.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and variances.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CMA, CFA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life integration.
• Significant opportunities for strategic impact and career advancement.
• Key role in a growing enterprise located in vibrant Soweto .