Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Malander Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Exposure to multiple industries

Work with senior leadership

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Malander Careers is seeking an experienced CA(SA) FP&A professional for contract opportunities in Johannesburg. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insights that influence commercial and operational strategy.

You will partner with senior leadership, develop robust financial models, and deliver timely management reports and KPI analysis. This contract offers exposure to diverse industries and high-level strategic collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

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

If you are a CA(SA) FP&A professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.