Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a strategic FP&A Manager to deliver critical financial insights, drive budgeting and forecasting processes, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

You will work closely with senior leadership to translate data into actionable strategies, develop financial models, and enhance planning tools. This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CPA/CIMA designation highly preferred.
• 5–7 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or related experience.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budget management skills.
• Proficiency in Hyperion, SAP BPC, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Strong presentation and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide variance explanations and insights.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive financial discipline and performance improvement.
• Enhance financial planning tools and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budget management

Excel

Analytical ability

Stakeholder influence

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA/CIMA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

SAP BPC

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is vital for providing critical financial insights, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable strategies. This hybrid position offers the best of both worlds, with in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide variance explanations and insights.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive financial discipline and performance improvement.
• Enhance financial planning tools and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or CPA/CIMA designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budget management .
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work model enhancing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative and results-oriented team environment focused on strategic financial leadership.