Workforce Planning Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

A global e-commerce support company is seeking a Workforce Planning Financial Analyst in Soweto, South Africa. The role involves maintaining headcount models and analyzing recruitment data to align talent strategy with growth. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in financial analysis, proficiency in Excel, and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers competitive pay, health stipends, remote flexibility, and professional development opportunities.

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.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals under IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
• Strong modeling experience—particularly linking staffing data to financial results.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Workforce planning

Excel skills

Data analysis

Modeling financial data

Education

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

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!