Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead the FP&A function and influence financial strategy remotely. You will own forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and executive reporting, partnering with senior leaders to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in FP&A, including management, and a strong track record in financial modeling, Excel, and FP&A software such as Anaplan or Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA) desirable.
• 7+ years of FP&A experience, with minimum 3 years in a management role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and FP&A software (Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Develop complex financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast; identify drivers and trends.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive management and the board.
• Partner with departments to understand financial needs and provide strategic guidance.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA/CFA desirable

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Hyperion

Job description

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their FP&A function. This is a fully remote position, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence financial strategy from wherever you are based. You will be responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and providing critical insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical thinker with a strong track record in financial modeling and strategic business partnering, thriving in a remote, high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Develop complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and drivers.
• Prepare insightful reports and presentations for executive management and the board of directors.
• Partner with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide strategic guidance.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA) is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and FP&A software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and challenging role with substantial strategic influence.