FP&A Manager

Nivoda; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing finance company in Cape Town is seeking an FP&A Manager to drive financial planning and analysis initiatives. You will lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, develop complex financial models, and conduct in-depth financial analysis to inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree and have over 4 years of relevant experience in finance. This role offers a highly competitive salary and the flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Fast-paced and multinational working environment

Opportunity to be part of a hyper growth scale up

Flexibility with remote working

Unlimited holiday allowance

Highly competitive base salary

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related role.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly management reports.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and identify trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather financial data.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Complex financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Netsuite

Job description

About the Role:

The FP&A Manager at Nivoda will be a crucial member of the finance team, independently driving key financial planning and analysis initiatives. This role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts, as well as developing complex financial models to support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation of financial expertise, combined with the ability to think critically and act autonomously, providing insights that shape the company’s financial strategy.

About Us

Nivoda’s growth trajectory has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, and we continue to expand across new regions at an unprecedented pace. Our DNA centers on understanding our customers' needs and offering them a seamless experience. With a growing team based in major cities worldwide, including London, New York, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, Nivoda is becoming the go-to marketplace for the global jewelry industry.

We are bold, innovative, and relentless in our pursuit of excellence as we transform an industry steeped in tradition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management reports, working in close contact with our accounting department during the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to align financial plans with business objectives.

• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support long-term business planning and decision-making.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions and improve profitability.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to gather financial data and understand operational impacts on financial performance.

• Present to senior management, providing insights and recommendations.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the financial health of the business and identify areas for improvement.

• Create dashboards to track KPI development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, consulting, or a related role.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including experience with complex financial modeling.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Experience with financial reporting and planning tools (e.g., Netsuite a plus).

• Proficiency in data query and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau) for presenting financial data.

What You’ll Get

• Fast-paced and multinational working environment

• The opportunity to be part of a hyper growth scale up

• Flexibility with remote working

• Unlimited holiday allowance

• Highly competitive base salary