Freight Logistics Intern – Transport Planning & Analytics

Transport; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development budget

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Transport is seeking a strategic and analytical FP&A Manager to join our global, fully remote team. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive financial performance and support strategic initiatives across business units.

In this remote-first role, you will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, build complex financial models, and provide actionable insights to influence decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of FP&A or corporate finance experience.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the entire organization.
• Develop complex financial models to support strategic planning, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support business decisions.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand financial drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance financial reporting processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Remote Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their organization in a fully remote role. This position is key to driving financial performance through robust forecasting, budgeting, and insightful analysis. You will partner with various business units to provide financial guidance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance decision-making capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional who thrives in a flexible, remote-first environment and wants to make a significant impact on the company's financial direction and operational efficiency, collaborating with a global team.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join their organization in a fully remote role. This position is key to driving financial performance through robust forecasting, budgeting, and insightful analysis. You will partner with various business units to provide financial guidance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance decision-making capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional who thrives in a flexible, remote-first environment and wants to make a significant impact on the company's financial direction and operational efficiency, collaborating with a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the entire organization.
• Develop complex financial models to support strategic planning, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support business decisions.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand financial drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance financial reporting processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours to support remote work.
• Budget for professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative culture that values data-driven insights and strategic thinking, even remotely.