Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Malander Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 1,339,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Diverse industries

Senior leadership exposure

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Malander Careers is partnering with leading organisations to source CA(SA)-qualified FP&A professionals for contract assignments in Johannesburg. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making.

As an FP&A specialist, you will work with senior stakeholders, deliver management dashboards, and provide actionable insights. The position offers flexible contract opportunities across diverse industries and exposure to senior

Qualifications

• Proven FP&A experience in commercial finance or similar roles.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel; BI tools advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis
• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to stakeholders
• Partner with business units to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Assist with financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and reforecasts

Skills

FP&A

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are currently partnering with a range of leading organisations to source CA(SA)-qualified Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professionals for exciting contract assignments. These roles offer the opportunity to work within high-performing teams, delivering key financial insights that drive strategic decision-making.

About the Role

As an FP&A professional, you will play a critical role in supporting business performance through robust financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insights that shape commercial and operational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis
• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to stakeholders
• Partner with business units to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Assist with financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and reforecasts

Requirements

• Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or a similar role
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills (experience with BI tools advantageous)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Immediately available or short notice period preferred

What’s on Offer

• Flexible contract opportunities (short- and long-term)
• Exposure to a variety of industries and business environments
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership and influence strategy
• Competitive, market-related remuneration