Financial Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Financial Planning Manager to lead FP&A for its South Africa operations. The role is fully remote, serving a national footprint and senior leadership.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis, delivering insights to guide strategic decisions and drive financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years FP&A or related experience.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive review.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, tracking progress against goals.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide support.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Leadership

Remote management

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Planning Manager to lead their financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, operating remotely to serve their South African operations. This role is responsible for developing long-term financial strategies, managing the budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing critical financial insights to senior leadership. You will drive financial discipline and strategic decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and relevant financial information. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial modeling, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive review.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, tracking progress against goals.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a similar role.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-driven bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment, offering excellent flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a growing company.