Workforce Planning Financial Analyst

TalentPop App; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce support company is looking for a Workforce Planning Financial Analyst in East London, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial analysis or workforce planning and strong modeling skills that connect staffing data to financial results. Responsibilities include maintaining headcount models, analyzing recruitment data, and monitoring expenses. This position offers competitive pay, full remote flexibility, and clear professional development paths.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual increases

Full remote flexibility

Health stipend or insurance options

Paid time off

Year-end holiday bonuses

Clear professional development paths

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis or workforce planning.
• Strong modeling experience linking staffing data to financial results.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals under IFRS or U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain headcount and utilization models for internal hiring.
• Analyze client demand and recruitment pipeline data.
• Monitor operating expenses for efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

TalentPop supports over 700 e‑commerce brands worldwide—and we are committed to scaling with excellence. We are hiring a Workforce Planning Financial Analyst who will combine operational data, financial modeling, and recruitment metrics to ensure our talent strategy aligns with growth demands.

What You’ll Work On

• Maintain headcount and utilization models to support internal hiring strategies.
• Analyze client demand, recruitment pipeline data, and external staffing requirements.
• Monitor operating expenses and provide insights to help teams maintain efficiency.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting cycles, and monthly variance reviews.
• Prepare detailed reports that translate complex data into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis or workforce planning.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals under IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
• Strong modeling experience—particularly linking staffing data to financial results.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Background in outsourcing or high‑volume hiring environments preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual increases.
• Full remote flexibility.
• Health stipend or insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Year‑end holiday bonuses.
• Clear professional development paths.

Tech Requirements

• Wired internet connection (20 Mbps+) with backup.
• Computer with at least i5/Ryzen 5 processor and 8 GB RAM.

If you love data and want to help shape operational strategy, this role is for you. Apply today!