Remote FP&A Manager: Strategic Finance & Growth in Tech SA

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Performance bonus

PD budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Manager for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will drive financial strategy, build sophisticated models, manage budgeting, and provide KPI-driven insights to senior leadership.

The role requires 6+ years in FP&A with advanced Excel and BI tools experience. You will collaborate across units, mentor juniors, and shape financial outcomes in a growing tech-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Master's degree or professional qualification (MBA, CA(SA), CFA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in FP&A.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis software.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Based in South Africa and comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying drivers and variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive management.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support growth.
• Collaborate with business units to understand financial needs and drivers.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization.
• Develop and track KPIs across the organization.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Forecasting

BI tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree or MBA/CA(SA)/CFA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Manager for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will drive financial strategy, build sophisticated models, manage budgeting, and provide KPI-driven insights to senior leadership.

The role requires 6+ years in FP&A with advanced Excel and BI tools experience. You will collaborate across units, mentor juniors, and shape financial outcomes in a growing tech-focused environment.