Financial Planning Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bon

Hybrid work model offering flexibility

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Financial Planning Analyst in Randburg, South Africa, for a hybrid role combining office collaboration with remote work. You will build and refine financial models, perform variance analysis, and deliver insights to senior management to support strategic planning.

Qualifications include a finance-related bachelor's degree and 3–5 years FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial planning software or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years FP&A, corporate finance, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial planning software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting process and contribute to rolling forecast updates.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decision-making.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide analytical support.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in their industry located in Randburg , is seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Planning Analyst . This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be instrumental in supporting the company's strategic and operational planning processes by developing financial models, conducting variance analysis, and providing insightful reporting to senior management. This position requires a strong financial acumen, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting process and contribute to rolling forecast updates.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decision-making.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide analytical support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with financial planning software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in Randburg .
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.