Management Consultant - Financial Planning & Analysis

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and certs

Challenging project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Management Consultant with FP&A expertise to join our client’s team in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing financial strategies, forecasting accuracy, and driving performance for diverse clients.

You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning, delivering data-driven insights, KPIs, and dashboards while collaborating closely with finance teams and executives in a client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years FP&A, financial analysis or management consulting with a finance focus.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting and budgeting knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and BI tools; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust FP&A processes.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for clients.
• Analyze performance, identify trends, provide insights.
• Create KPIs and financial dashboards for reporting.
• Assist clients with ERP and budgeting tool implementations.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain deviations.
• Advise on cost management and profitability improvement.
• Prepare financial reports and executive presentations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected management consultancy, is seeking a skilled Management Consultant with expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA. This role is crucial for supporting clients in optimizing their financial strategies, improving forecasting accuracy, and driving financial performance. You will work closely with finance departments across various industries, providing data-driven insights and recommendations. This position is office-based, offering direct collaboration with colleagues and clients in the bustling economic center of Centurion. You will play a key role in enhancing financial decision-making and achieving strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust financial planning and analysis processes.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities for clients.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards for effective reporting.
• Support clients in the implementation of financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, budgeting software).
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance deviations.
• Advise clients on cost management strategies and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive-level audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management consulting with a finance focus.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting processes.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
• Experience working in a client-facing role within the Gauteng region is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, along with performance-based incentives. The benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development and certifications in finance and consulting. Being part of a leading consultancy in Centurion provides exposure to a wide range of challenging projects and continuous learning experiences. We foster a collaborative work environment that supports career progression and personal growth.