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SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about driving business performance through insightful financial analysis? Join a global leader in the FMCG space and play a key role in shaping strategic decisions that impact millions!

Financial Planning Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU /KM

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:



SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about driving business performance through insightful financial analysis? Join a global leader in the FMCG space and play a key role in shaping strategic decisions that impact millions!

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

This multinational organization is looking for a skilled Financial Planning Analyst to join their high-performing finance team. The role will be responsible for supporting financial planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, and providing in-depth analysis to influence business strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure sound financial insights drive commercial success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take their career to the next level within a globally recognized brand.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA) advantageous)
• 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong analytical and Excel modeling skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Own the regional budgeting, forecasting, and planning process like a boss aligning the numbers with the bigger picture.
• Use data like a detective uncover insights through smart analytics, reports, and financial modelling that make people sit up and listen.
• Design performance frameworks and KPIs that actually mean something then make sure they stick across all sites.
• Get hands-on with operational spending spotting where the moneys leaking and how to plug the gaps with purpose.
• Run the numbers behind big-ticket projects from ROI to "what if" scenarios, your analysis will steer major calls.
• Work closely with leadership to bake financial thinking into every level of the business.
• Drive better, faster, smarter processes leading system optimisation across SAP, HFM, TM1, and Power BI.
• Benchmark against the best, flag whats working (and whats not), and help the business level up.

• CA(SA) qualification non-negotiable.
• 10+ years in finance, with at least 5 of those in mining operational finance.
• Strong experience in strategy, cost control, and turning data into decisions.
• Deep knowledge of SAP, HFM, TM1, Power BI not just familiarity, but confidence.
• Proven leadership across large, complex, multi-site operations you know how to keep the chaos organised.

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Analyse business performance and provide actionable insights to management.
• Partner with operational teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability.
• Support long-term strategic planning and investment decisions.

• Education: CIMA qualification (ACMA, CGMA) is essential.
• Experience: 36 years experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Skills: Strong financial modelling, data analysis, and advanced MS Excel/ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong business partnering and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Commercially astute with a drive for continuous improvement.

GREAT opportunity at Point Group.

We are looking to appoint an FP&A Analyst / Lead, a role that sits at the center of financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

This individual will work closely with Group Finance and the broader leadership team to deliver reporting and insights that drive performance, enhance profitability, and ensure disciplined cash and risk management.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A solid grounding in financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Strong technical proficiency with tools such as Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting systems

• A proactive mindset and the ability to operate in a dynamic and challenging environment

• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in FP&A or a similar field

• A degree in Accounting or Financial Management; CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent would be a distinct advantage

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with meaningful exposure across the Point business and to contribute directly to strategic and operational outcomes.

If you know someone who might be suitable, or if you're personally interested in exploring the role, please feel free to connect with me.

Thanks in advance for any referrals or introductions you're able to provide.

Overview

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

Overview

JOB TITLE:

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.