Remote FP&A Analyst: Strategy, Forecasting & Insights

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning platforms access

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Financial Analyst to join a growing international e-commerce finance team. You will perform advanced financial analysis, build models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and deliver KPI-rich reports to senior leaders.

Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams to drive data-driven insights, optimize profitability, and support remote-first decision making. Remote SA-friendly setup with a focus on accuracy and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to build complex financial models and perform sophisticated data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with FP&A software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in the e-commerce or technology sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance, trend, and profitability analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare regular financial reports and KPI-focused presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand financial needs and provide tailored analytical support.
• Identify drivers and opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Assist in annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects as required by management.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data used in reporting.
• Clearly communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a remote Financial Analyst to join a growing international e-commerce finance team. You will perform advanced financial analysis, build models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and deliver KPI-rich reports to senior leaders.

Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams to drive data-driven insights, optimize profitability, and support remote-first decision making. Remote SA-friendly setup with a focus on accuracy and strategic impact.