Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

OneDome; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

OneDome in South Africa seeks a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis for the business. The role requires 2-5+ years in FP&A or financial analysis and advanced Excel skills.

Key responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, performing variance analysis, and preparing management reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields and preferably professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or CFA.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance or financial analysis.
• Experience in multinational corporate environment or JSE listed company.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build and refine financial models and conduct variance analysis.
• Prepare management reporting packs and support executive reporting.
• Partner with business units to interpret financial outcomes and support decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Knowledge of ERP/BI tools

Education

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

Professional qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, CFA preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Xero

Job description

You will support the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the business. This role serves as a key finance business partner, providing insights that drive strategic decisions, support operational excellence, and align financial outcomes with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead or support the budgeting and forecasting process, including rolling forecasts.
• Build and refine financial models, scenario planning and sensitivity analyses.
• Prepare assumptions and inputs for long-term financial plans.

Analysis & Insight

• Perform detailed variance analysis to explain differences between actual performance and budgets/forecasts.
• Analyse performance drivers, trends and key business metrics (KPIs).
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to business leaders.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packs for finance leadership.
• Support executive reporting and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain dashboards and visual insights using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Business Partnership

• Partner with business units to interpret financial outcomes, identify risks/opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Translate commercial trends into financial implications for operational planning.

Process & Tools

• Contribute to process improvements, automation of reporting workflows, and enhancement of planning tools.
• Work with ERP/BI systems (Xero).

Typical Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications preferred but not mandatory (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CFA).

Experience

• 2-5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis or related functions.
• Experience in multinational corporate environment or JSE listed company.

Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills - able to present insights clearly.
• Familiarity with ERP and BI tools (Xero)