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JOB TITLE:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The main purpose of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst job is to support the organization's financial planning, decision-making processes, and operational efficiency by providing accurate financial analysis, insights, and forecasts. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various departments to understand business needs, collecting, and analysing financial data, developing budget models, preparing financial reports, and assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasting. These activities are essential for guiding the company's financial strategy, ensuring optimal allocation of financial resources, meeting financial goals, enhancing profitability, and maintaining liquidity.

Key responsibilities include analysing current and past financial performance to forecast future performance, identifying financial trends, and providing actionable recommendations to improve financial health. The FP&A Analyst also plays a critical role in monthly financial closing processes, contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of management accounts that reflect the company's financial status. Additionally, by developing and refining cash flow forecasting models, the analyst helps ensure that the organization can effectively plan for future funding requirements, manage liquidity risks, and capitalize on growth opportunities.

In supporting executive management's decision-making, the FP&A Analyst offers data-driven insights into the company's financial performance and strategic direction, making them an invaluable asset in achieving long-term financial stability and success.

DESCRIPTION OF FIELD OF DUTY (KPA’s):

• Financial Data Analysis and Reporting : Accurately analyse financial data and prepare comprehensive financial reports, including monthly management accounts, to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial transparency.
• Financial Modelling and Forecasting : Develop and refine financial models for budgeting, forecasting future performance, and cash flow forecasting. Provide actionable insights to guide the company's financial planning and resource allocation.
• Monthly Management Accounts and Cash Flow Forecasting : Assist in the timely preparation of monthly management accounts and develop accurate cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity effectively and plan for future financial needs.
• Financial Risk Management : Identify financial risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis. Implement strategies to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities to enhance financial performance and stability.
• Technology – Financial Systems Implementations and Enhancements : Lead and support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and technologies to improve financial data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Performance Measurement and Improvement : Continuously measure financial performance against set objectives and KPIs. Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and strategies to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree or B.Degree (Hons) in Accounting / Financial Management

CA (SA), CIMA or similar profession membership will be advantageous.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years’ experience in a similar or related field

We owe our success to the efficiency of organisational processes.

To help maintain and grow this standard, we are seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in managing multiple departments for maximum productivity.

This person will be highly skilled in human resources, finance, logistics and warehouse management, and be able to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion, within the Johannesburg branch to achieve growth and profitability.

1. Manage the operational budget, with high focus on cost management.
2. Authorize expenditure within authority levels.
3. Assist with operational budget inputs (resources, material handling equipment, labour, consumables, etc.).
4. Participate in the Monthly billing and sign off on invoicing.
5. Management of any insurance claims.
6. Management Reporting.
7. Adhere to corporate governance.

1. Verify / Amend / Update and Approve the necessary SOP's to ensure effective Warehouse, Project and Client management.
2. Continually Improve and / or enhance service offerings.
3. Health and Safety Management, Client Compliance and overall Compliance by staff.

1. Conduct performance appraisals for all immediate sub-ordinates.
2. Managing absenteeism, overtime and access control.
3. Ensure that Company IR process is adhered to at all times, in addition, initiate and chair disciplinary enquiries as and when required.
4. Identify and address training needs through the workplace skills plan received from the training department.
5. Ensure updates are placed on notice boards.
6. Motivate staff and coordinate all staff functions.
7. Review employee potential and growth plan - follow-up on the plans.
8. Encourage employee development.
9. Identify and assist with retaining highflyers.

1. Maintain operational legal compliance.
2. Conduct a daily management walk-about of the facility to ensure compliance.
3. Convene daily operations discussions with departmental heads.
4. On a daily, weekly and monthly basis review stock take / cycle count reports and sign-off and report on discrepancies.
5. Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers in order to maintain good relationships.
6. Implement and maintain SLA's with key suppliers and measure compliance to SLA's on monthly basis.
7. Chair monthly safety meetings as and when required.
8. Ensure that all departments are operating at optimal levels.
9. Ensure that the operation adheres to licensing and permit requirements (Forklift licenses, Fire Marshall, etc.).
10. Manage and co-ordinate response to incidents on site as and when required (spills, injuries, etc.).
11. Manage and co-ordinate emergency drills.
12. Ensure all incidents are reported immediately, chair incident investigations and assist with compiling the incident reports.
13. Prepare for internal and external audits (ISO, SHERQ, DEL, Customers).

1. Management Experience (Operations / Staff / General / Divisional).
2. MS Office (E-Mail, Word, Excel, Power Point).
3. Sales, Warehouse and Financial Acumen.
4. Project Costing and Management.
5. Root Cause Analysis & Report Writing.
6. Leadership.
7. Systematic Attention to Detail & Accuracy.
8. Planning & Organising.
9. Customer Focused.
10. Analytical Thinking - Problem Solving.
11. Business Orientated.

1. Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role.
2. Minimum three years Chemical industry related experience will be advantageous.
3. Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field essential.
4. Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.
5. Experience budgeting and forecasting.
6. Familiarity with business and financial principles.
7. Experience in Inventory Management.
8. Experience in Staff Management.
9. Leadership ability.
10. Understanding of Syspro and Pastel Accounting programmes will be advantageous.

A leader within the retail industry is looking for an experienced Business Analysis Manager to join the team. This proudly South African company has been in existence for over half a century and has grown into a leader within the market.

The Successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Coach and lead the business analysis team
2. Strategic thinking in how to provide the best solution for the business
3. Business process design and documentation expertise
4. Improve the quality of the business analysis team
5. Identify business opportunities
6. Risk management
7. Ensure all Project Issues are properly reported
8. Assist Group Financial Management Team with all financial reporting requirements
9. Assist with IT Audit requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information / Business Systems
• Proven experience as a Financial Business Analysis Manager

• 5 to 7 years experience within a similar role

R - R - Annually

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Rochelle Jansen
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Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR /BM

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:



SUMMARY:

Join a global leader in the energy and gas sector , recognised for delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions across continents. Our organization powers economies, industries, and communities with an unwavering commitment to excellence, operational integrity, and future-forward thinking.

POSITION INFO:

As part of our strategic growth and financial transformation agenda, we are seeking a commercially astute Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join our high-performing finance team based in Johannesburg North .

Role Overview:

As the FP&A Lead , you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and operational performance of the business. This position demands a seasoned finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, commercial awareness, and exceptional leadership capabilities.

You will oversee reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes, while engaging with senior stakeholders to support key business decisions across our Southern Africa and global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Analysis:
• Deliver comprehensive financial reports and performance analyses to support executive and operational decision-making.
• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, with detailed variance analysis and business insights.
• Design and implement dashboards and KPIs to track financial and operational performance.
• Continuously improve data integrity and reporting processes across finance systems.
• Operational Planning & Multi-Year Forecasting:
• Lead the operational planning cycle, integrating strategic objectives with financial forecasting.
• Develop dynamic financial models to support 3-to-5-year planning horizons.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to reflect market and industry shifts in forecasts.
• Present long-range planning outcomes to senior leadership with clear strategic implications.
• Annual Budgeting:
• Drive the annual budgeting process across departments and business units.
• Facilitate budget planning sessions with regional and functional leaders.
• Prepare consolidated budgets and provide detailed commentary on key assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure the alignment of budgets with strategic priorities and financial targets.
• Collaboration & Commercial Partnership:
• Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership teams across operations, commercial, and project delivery.
• Provide financial support for investment decisions, contract negotiations, and commercial tenders.
• Champion financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
• Influence stakeholders with clear, data-driven recommendations.
  

• 7+ years’ experience in a financial planning and analysis or commercial finance role, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Strong experience working in commercial environments with cross-functional exposure.
• Qualified ACMA / CGMA (or equivalent professional accounting designation).
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting tools, and reporting platforms (e.g., SAP, Power BI, and Excel).
• Exceptional communication skills – Confident in presenting complex data to executive stakeholders.
• Strong sense of leadership, ownership, and accountability, and able to drive outcomes and influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, Agile, and matrixed organization.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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East Rand based company is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Assistant.

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of:
1. Accounting (up to trial balance)
2. Statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Tax and Statistics SA)
3. Preparation & reporting of Management Accounts, Forecasting, Budgets and Audits
4. Risk and Internal Control
5. Accounting Standards
6. Good knowledge of ACCPAC, SAP or other computerized accounting and reporting systems