Remote Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within SA

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Professional development

Remote collaboration tools

Polokwane or remote location options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in FP&A to join a remote-first financial services client in South Africa. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions and drive performance across departments.

The role emphasizes data integrity, KPI tracking, and delivering monthly reports to senior management, with opportunities for board materials prep and potential performance bonuses in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years FP&A, or corporate finance experience, preferably in banking & finance.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Excel with advanced functions, pivots, macros; familiarity with planning software.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and clear communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Independent worker with ability to manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Experience in remote or distributed teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget development and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare monthly analyses with KPI tracking and variance explanations.
• Develop and maintain models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather financial information.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support ad-hoc analyses and projects as required.
• Improve planning processes and tools; ensure data integrity in reporting.
• Assist in board materials and investor relations support.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

SAP BPC

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.