Senior Analyst Finance & Workforce Planning

TalentPop App; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing e-commerce support firm based in South Africa is seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance & Workforce Planning. This role involves leading the financial planning and operational intelligence, critical for talent strategy and cost-efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of FP&A experience, strong analytical skills, and a background in finance or accounting. Enjoy a competitive salary, 100% remote flexibility, and a health stipend in a growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance growth

100% remote work flexibility

Health stipend or insurance

Paid time off + holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level analytical or FP&A experience.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles and IFRS/U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated mastery of spreadsheet modeling and complex forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of headcount, utilization, and workforce capacity models.
• Forecast external staffing demand based on client growth and recruitment metrics.
• Review company spending, highlight key variances, and propose cost-efficiency strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership during budget creation and quarterly reforecasts.
• Build financial models that help translate operational realities into financial outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Spreadsheet modeling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field

Job description

Overview

We’re building the future of TalentPop, and we’re looking for a Senior Analyst, Finance & Workforce Planning to help lead the financial and operational intelligence of our company. As part of a growing team that supports 700+ e-commerce brands, you\'ll play a critical role in shaping how we plan talent, manage spending, and support continued expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of headcount, utilization, and workforce capacity models.


• Forecast external staffing demand based on client growth and recruitment metrics.


• Review company spending, highlight key variances, and propose cost-efficiency strategies.


• Partner with senior leadership during budget creation and quarterly reforecasts.


• Build financial models that help translate operational realities into financial outcomes.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 5+ years of senior-level analytical or FP\&A experience


• Solid grounding in accounting principles and IFRS/U.S. GAAP


• Demonstrated mastery of spreadsheet modeling and complex forecasts


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field


• Experience in BPO/outsourcing or high-volume recruiting environments is beneficial

What You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive salary with annual performance growth


• 100% remote work flexibility


• Health stipend or insurance


• Paid time off + holiday bonuses


• A growth-oriented environment where your analysis directly influences decisions

Required Tech Setup

• Minimum 20 Mbps wired internet + backup


• i5/Ryzen 5 processor with 8GB RAM or better

Join us and help steer TalentPop’s workforce and financial strategy. Submit your application today!