196 Financial Analysis jobs in Gauteng

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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

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.

• 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

• Build robust financial models to guide big-picture decisions.
• Analyse performance, spot the story behind the variances, and recommend action.
• Support strategic initiatives from investments to acquisitions.
• Partner across the group to align financial outcomes with strategy.

• CA(SA) or CIMA accreditation is preferred.
• 5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or group reporting.
• Advanced Excel and strong modelling ability; ERP exposure a plus.
• Commercially sharp with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

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

• Deliver financial analysis and modelling to evaluate projects, investments, and business opportunities.
• Support strategic planning, acquisitions, disposals, and investment appraisals.
• Develop scenario planning and risk management strategies.
• Track KPIs, conduct variance analysis, and present actionable insights.
• Partner with business leaders across the group to ensure alignment with financial goals.

• CA(SA) or CIMA (qualified) preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in financial planning, analysis, or corporate finance.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and global mindset.

• Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Deliver strategic insights through advanced reporting, analytics, and financial modelling.
• Drive performance management frameworks and KPIs across multiple sites.
• Oversee and influence operational spend , driving cost optimization and efficiency.
• Provide financial feasibility, ROI, and scenario analysis for strategic investments and projects.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed financial strategy across the value chain.
• Champion process improvement, automation, and systems optimisation (SAP, HFM, TM1, Power BI).
• Benchmark performance against peers and identify opportunities for operational excellence.

• CA(SA) accreditation is essential.
• 10+ years progressive finance leadership (5+ in mining operational finance).
• Strong track record in financial strategy, cost management, and analytics.
• Expertise in SAP, HFM, TM1, Power BI.
• Proven leadership across complex, multi-site environments.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership
• Drive performance reviews and provide commercial recommendations
• Build and enhance financial models to support strategic decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Strategy, and Business Units

• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience in financial services
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling abilities (Power BI is a plus)