FP&A Analyst

KingMakers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance-focused company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and forecasting. You will conduct variance analysis, collaborate with various teams, and drive automation in reporting. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience and advanced analytical skills. This dynamic role offers opportunities for ownership and growth in a performance-based culture.

Benefits

Ownership and autonomy in work

Direct collaboration with the CFO

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years in FP&A, commercial finance or management accounting.
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
• Strong communication skills for all stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis.
• Work closely with Marketing and Product teams.
• Prepare monthly financial storytelling packs.
• Identify automation opportunities in reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

3+ years in FP&A or commercial finance

Tools

SQL

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre, detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join the SuperSportBet finance team during a critical inflection point of growth. This role sits at the center of decision-making, delivering deep financial insights, forecasting accuracy, and analytical rigor to shape the trajectory of the business.

You will help us lay the foundation of a scalable FP&A function, drive unit economics visibility, and embed data-driven planning across departments.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support and assist with annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans aligned to aggressive market share and profitability goals.
• Analyzing and challenging the financial and management information received from the businesses
• Gain a full understanding of the FP&A reporting system and how it is configured
• Develop flexible, scalable forecasting models (e.g., cohort-based NGR forecasting, CAC/LTV dynamics).
• Integrate campaigns, product and affiliate data into forecasts.
• Build self-service Excel/Google Sheets templates for departmental use.

Performance & Variance Analysis

• Conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget, Forecast, PY), clearly explaining drivers.
• Deep dive into margin performance, bonus costs, player behavior, and product/channel performance.
• Own financial KPIs for executive reporting (e.g., NGR/active, Cost per First Time Depositor, Payback periods).

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Affiliate teams to analyze performance and challenge assumptions.
• Collaborate with BI and CRM to align key metrics (e.g., player churn, acquisition funnel efficiency).
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic goals

Reporting & Strategic Insights

• Prepare monthly packs with crisp, visual financial storytelling.
• Translate trends into action: what we should stop, start or double down on.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify and drive automation in forecasting, reporting, and data collection.
• Establish reliable data flows from transactional systems (e.g., sportsbook/casino platforms) into models.
• Help evaluate and implement FP&A tooling as we scale.

Special Projects

• Scenario modelling for new product launches, market expansions, and strategic partnerships (e.g., affiliates, agents).
• Ad hoc C-suite requests include unit economics, pricing models, or new revenue streams.

Must-Have:

• 3+ years in FP&A, commercial finance or management accounting (preferably in tech, gaming, or online B2C)
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; SQL exposure a plus
• Strong communication skills, able to frame financial concepts for commercial and non-financial stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and an eye on the big picture
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with non-finance departments
• Highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Driven with the desire to build a commercial career in finance

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to online betting, gaming, or e-commerce environments
• Solid grasp of NGR/GGR, bonus cost structures, and player lifecycle metrics
• Experience with affiliate/agent models and their cost dynamics
• Experience with financial reporting tools or BI dashboards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the growth journey with bold aspirations
• Work directly with the CFO in shaping a top-tier FP&A function from the ground up
• Ownership, autonomy and visibility across the business
• Performance-based culture with opportunities to grow