Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (Remote)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Career advancement

Professional development

Collaborative remote culture

Shape financial direction

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead the FP&A function in a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management while delivering insightful analyses and executive-ready reports for senior leaders and the board.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in FP&A, strong financial modeling and business valuation expertise, and experience with ERP and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., MBA, CA(SA), CFA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive FP&A experience with complex FP&A processes.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and business valuation.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, and advanced Excel; experience with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial plans and scenario analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and the board.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, drivers, and variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and support budgeting/planning.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track business performance.
• continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, investments, and acquisitions.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all financial models and reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Valuation

ERP systems

BI tools

Excel (advanced)

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree or professional qualification (MBA/CA(SA)/CFA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

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 a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role is responsible for driving financial strategy, providing insightful analysis, and supporting key business decisions across the organization. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management, ensuring financial plans align with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking finance professional with robust analytical capabilities, excellent business acumen, and a proven track record of success in FP&A roles. This is a remote-first opportunity, requiring strong self-management skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams, and expertise in leveraging financial modeling and data visualization tools. You will play a critical role in shaping the financial future of our client, contributing significantly to their growth and profitability from anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain long-range financial plans and scenario analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and the board.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, drivers, and variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide support for their budgeting and planning efforts.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the FP&A team.
• Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities, investments, and acquisitions.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all financial models and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• A Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., MBA, CA(SA), CFA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of managing complex FP&A processes.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and business valuation.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects independently in a remote environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Significant opportunity for strategic impact and career advancement.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning resources.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work culture.
• Opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing company.