Financial Planning Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with annual bonus

Health, dental, retirement benefits

Hybrid work model in East London

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Financial Planning Manager to lead FP&A in East London. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, delivering insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CFA/CA(SA) preferred), 7+ years in FP&A, strong modeling, and ERP/planning software experience (Hyperion, Anaplan). The role offers hybrid work and a significant annual bonus, with competitive base salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Oversee financial forecasts and analyze variances.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and investments.
• Develop and present financial reports and KPIs to senior leadership.
• Mentor a team of financial analysts and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CFA/CA(SA) preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Planning Manager to lead their financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function in East London . This key role involves overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes for the company. You will provide critical financial insights to senior management, drive performance analysis, and support strategic decision-making within the Banking & Finance sector. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, advanced financial modeling skills, and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Oversee the preparation of financial forecasts, analyzing variances and identifying key business drivers.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and performance management.
• Develop and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering their development and performance.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of financial plans with business objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CFA, CA(SA)) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or strategic finance.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and capital markets .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan).

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with a significant annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration in East London .
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to high-level strategic decision-making within a leading financial institution.