Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Executive development

Bonus program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an strategic and experienced FP&A Manager to lead the FP&A function on a fully remote basis. You will drive financial strategy, forecasting, and business insights across the organization, collaborating with senior leadership and finance teams to develop robust plans and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, building advanced financial models, and delivering executive-level reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and BI tools in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and refine financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and drivers.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports on financial results and outlook.
• Collaborate with business partners to provide financial insights and support operational initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the FP&A function.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

BI tools

Communication

Remote work experience

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related field

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function on a fully remote basis. This role is instrumental in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and business insights across the organization. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, business unit heads, and finance teams to develop robust financial plans, analyze performance, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to shape financial strategy and drive business performance from a remote setting, influencing key decisions across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and refine financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and drivers.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports on financial results and outlook.
• Collaborate with business partners to provide financial insights and support operational initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the FP&A function.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and BI tools in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus program.
• Fully remote work arrangement with comprehensive support.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for executive development.
• A culture of innovation and strategic impact, working with a global team.