Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health insurance

Pension fund contribution

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp FP&A Analyst to join a leading logistics company headquartered in Vereeniging. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, and delivering robust financial models to drive strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to analyze trends, prepare monthly reports, and support business unit budgets. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for growth within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and financial software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
• Support business unit leaders in developing their annual budgets and operational plans.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements within the FP&A function, enhancing efficiency and analytical capabilities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Financial software

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading logistics company headquartered in Vereeniging , is seeking a sharp and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst . This role is instrumental in providing critical financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving business performance through robust forecasting and budgeting processes. You will collaborate closely with various departments to analyze financial trends, develop budgets, and prepare comprehensive financial models. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a growing industry, combining hybrid work flexibility with impactful analytical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management.
• Support business unit leaders in developing their annual budgets and operational plans.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements within the FP&A function, enhancing efficiency and analytical capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and financial software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial data.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with annual performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance of office and remote work.
• Opportunities for career growth within a progressive organization.