Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

East London exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a sharp FP&A Analyst to join our client’s team on a hybrid basis. You will build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, analyze performance against forecasts, and prepare reports for senior management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, 3+ years FP&A experience, strong Excel and modeling skills, and familiarity with ERP/BI tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel and modeling skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/BI tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand financial needs and provide support.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Education

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

CIMA/ACCA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team, offering a hybrid work arrangement from East London . This role is vital for supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with various business units to provide financial insights, identify trends, and support operational improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an FP&A professional to grow their career within a dynamic company, contributing to its financial strategy and success in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand financial needs and provide support.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• A professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related accounting role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills .
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible hybrid work model for enhanced work-life balance.
• Exposure to diverse business operations in East London .