Strategic FP&A Manager — Hybrid, Growth & Bonus

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager in Polokwane to lead the FP&A function and drive long-term financial planning. The role focuses on developing budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial insights to support profitability and growth within the banking and finance sector.

You will provide critical analysis, guide senior leadership on financial strategies, and mentor a team of analysts, with a hybrid work setup in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 6 years in FP&A, banking or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Proficiency with Hyperion, Anaplan and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze performance against budget and explain variances.
• Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards for executives.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand financial needs and provide decision support.
• Improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager in Polokwane to lead the FP&A function and drive long-term financial planning. The role focuses on developing budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial insights to support profitability and growth within the banking and finance sector.

You will provide critical analysis, guide senior leadership on financial strategies, and mentor a team of analysts, with a hybrid work setup in Polokwane.