Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager in Polokwane to lead the FP&A function and drive long-term financial planning. The role focuses on developing budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial insights to support profitability and growth within the banking and finance sector.

You will provide critical analysis, guide senior leadership on financial strategies, and mentor a team of analysts, with a hybrid work setup in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 6 years in FP&A, banking or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Proficiency with Hyperion, Anaplan and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze performance against budget and explain variances.
• Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards for executives.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand financial needs and provide decision support.
• Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function in Polokwane . This strategic role involves developing financial plans, forecasts, and budgets that align with the company's long-term objectives. You will provide critical financial insights, analyze performance trends, and advise senior leadership on financial strategies to drive profitability and growth within the banking and finance sector. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record in financial planning and analysis, contributing to the strategic financial direction from our Polokwane office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the organization.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, business cases, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances and providing explanations.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial presentations, and performance dashboards for senior executives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their financial needs and provide decision support.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a corporate finance or banking environment .
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and work-life balance in Polokwane .
• Exposure to high-level strategic financial decision-making.