Remote Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Remote work allowance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Global company environment

Remote autonomy

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic FP&A Manager for a fully remote role based in South Africa. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and modeling while delivering strategic insights across sales, marketing, and operations.

You will drive KPI dashboards, partner with departments, and mentor junior staff in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in FP&A or related fields, with finance certifications preferred and strong communication skills to influence senior management.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive FP&A or related experience.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce models and KPIs.
• Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop sophisticated financial models for strategic initiatives and scenario planning.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports with variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to support financial needs.
• Identify KPIs and build dashboards to track performance.
• Improve reporting infrastructure for efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.
• Mentor junior FP&A members in a remote setting.
• Align financial plans with overall strategic goals.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPIs

Excel

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing global e-commerce company, is seeking a dynamic and analytical FP&A Manager to lead their financial planning and analysis functions. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to our success from anywhere in South Africa. The FP&A Manager will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing strategic insights to support business growth and decision-making. You will work closely with various departments, including sales, marketing, and operations, to drive financial performance and achieve company objectives. As a remote-first organization, our client offers a collaborative virtual environment, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to employee development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and excellent communication skills, capable of managing complex financial projects independently. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a thriving online business while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. The conceptual location for administrative purposes may be linked to Polokwane , but the role is entirely remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the organization.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and long-term financial projections.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports, analyzing key drivers and variances against budget and forecast.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with business leaders across departments to understand financial needs and provide support.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to track business performance.
• Enhance the financial reporting infrastructure and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests and special projects as required.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the FP&A team in a remote setting.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with the company's overall strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce business models and KPIs.
• Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently and thrive in a fully remote work environment.
• Must be based in South Africa and legally eligible to work remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous remote work allowance and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.
• Flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance.
• Chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative global company.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote role.