Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Our client is a leading organisation operating across Africa, renowned for delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions that connect businesses and people across the continent.

With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth, the business offers an environment where talented professionals are empowered to make a real commercial impact while working alongside high-performing teams. If you're looking for an opportunity where your analysis and commercial insight can directly influence business strategy, we'd love to hear from you

Duties

• Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.
• Maintain budget master data within the budgeting system.
• Work closely with Finance and operational leaders to compile and manage budgets.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Identify expenditure trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic business decisions.
• Analyse large and complex data sets to identify trends and business opportunities.
• Produce meaningful reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Partner with business units to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend value-adding solutions.
• Support Executive and Board reporting with accurate financial information.
• Monitor market trends and assess their impact on business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and analytical processes.
• Job Experience & Skills

Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade
• 12. Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• BCom Honours / CTA CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is essential.
• Experience: Proven 8 years' experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.
• Excellent commercial and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Salesforce, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior management through data-driven insights.
• Skills &

Competencies

• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.
• Excellent commercial and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Salesforce, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior management through data-driven insights.
• If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.
• Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.