Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote position

Executive bonus package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a senior FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic initiatives in a remote-first South Africa role. You will partner with executives to build sophisticated models and drive data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in FP&A, professional accounting qualifications, and strong Excel/planning-tool proficiency (Anaplan, Hyperion). Remote collaboration is essential.

Formación

• 7+ years in financial planning and analysis with strategic leadership.
• Professional accounting/finance qualification required.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Develop advanced financial models for scenario planning.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Partner with leaders to understand performance drivers.
• Improve FP&A processes, tools and methodologies.
• Monitor KPIs and drive profitability and efficiency.
• Assess investment opportunities and strategic projects.
• Mentor FP&A team members.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Educación

CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA / MBA

Herramientas

Anaplan

Hyperion

Excel

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of digital solutions, is seeking an accomplished Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their strategic financial planning initiatives. This role is exclusively remote, offering the freedom to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for developing financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans, providing critical insights to guide executive decision-making. The FP&A Manager will drive financial performance analysis, identify key business drivers, and support strategic growth opportunities. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned finance professional looking for a remote-first opportunity within an innovative and fast-paced environment. The company is committed to fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, making this an exciting prospect for an ambitious candidate. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with leaders across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to support scenario planning and long-range strategic initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of business performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to senior management.
• Partner with business leaders across departments to understand drivers of performance and support their financial objectives.
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to optimize profitability and efficiency.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial analysis for strategic projects.
• Manage relationships with external financial advisors or analysts as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the FP&A team.

Requirements

• Professional accounting or finance qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, MBA).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record of strategic financial leadership.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and key business drivers.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in the technology or digital solutions sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management and drive financial discipline.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus package.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking company.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and advanced training opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape strategic financial direction.
• Dynamic and collaborative virtual work culture.
• Generous paid time off and wellness programs.