Remote Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst with FP&A expertise for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and strategic analysis to support decision‐making across departments.

You will collaborate with department heads, prepare monthly reports, track KPIs, and continuously improve planning processes. Remote-friendly environment with tools to support distributed teams, with opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance, preferably in banking & finance.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros) and experience with FP&A software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget development and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial analyses and KPI tracking.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Present reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Improve FP&A processes and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

SAP BPC

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking financial services organization, is looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering significant flexibility to work from any location within **South Africa**. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis to support business decision-making. You will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reports, analyzing variances, and providing insights into financial performance. The role requires close collaboration with various departments, understanding their financial needs, and providing analytical support. As a remote-first company, we are committed to providing a supportive virtual work environment equipped with the necessary tools for success. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analyst to contribute to financial strategy and operations from a convenient remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis, including variance explanations and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, new product development, and business planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather financial information and understand business drivers.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Continuously improve financial planning processes and tools.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of board materials and investor relations support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance, preferably within the **banking & finance** industry.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros) and experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP BPC).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a **Remote** setting.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Experience working remotely or with distributed teams is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
• Fully **Remote** work opportunity, allowing for geographical flexibility within **South Africa**.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlements.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional development.
• Access to advanced financial planning and analysis tools.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with supportive management.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on financial strategy from **Polokwane** or any other designated remote location.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.