Strategic FP&A Leader: Budgets, Forecasts & Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks an experienced FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and work with leaders across departments to support strategic decisions.

The role requires strong analytical ability, business acumen, and a track record of delivering clear financial guidance to executive teams. Join a growth‑oriented company with a focus on performance and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in financial planning, analysis or corporate finance.
• MBA or professional qualification preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes to align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for planning, scenario analysis and investment decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and the board.
• Analyze key financial and operational metrics to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and business intelligence to support strategic initiatives and performance.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or equivalent

CA(SA)/CIMA/CFA

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks an experienced FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and work with leaders across departments to support strategic decisions.

The role requires strong analytical ability, business acumen, and a track record of delivering clear financial guidance to executive teams. Join a growth‑oriented company with a focus on performance and impact.