FP&A Accountant

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in Wes-Kaap, SA. You will contribute to annual budgets, rolling forecasts and monthly reporting, providing variance analysis and commentary on performance.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical mindset and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. You will develop financial models, analyse KPIs, and prepare management dashboards for senior stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and cost

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' FP&A, financial analysis or management accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Financial modelling experience is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Perform monthly financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Analyse KPIs and business drivers.
• Prepare management dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Support cost optimisation and business improvement initiatives.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

SAICA/SAIPA Articles completed

BCom Accounting/Finance or related degree

Job description

Job description:

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts


• Perform monthly financial analysis and reporting


• Prepare detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on business performance


• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making


• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes


• Analyse key business drivers, trends and KPI performance


• Prepare management reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders


• Assist with financial planning and scenario analysis


• Support cost optimisation and business improvement initiatives


• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years' of experience within FP&A, Financial Analysis, Management Accounting or Financial Accounting


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Advanced Excel skills


• Financial modelling experience advantageous


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualification:

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles


• BCom Accounting, Finance or related degree

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.