53 Financial Planning jobs in South Africa

Reference: NFU011079-PMA-1

Calling all immediately available Financial Planning Analysts with experience in the Healthcare sector! An exciting opportunity awaits you to join my client's team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey.

My client, located in Johannesburg, is in search of a Financial Planning Analyst to join their team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior managerial role requires strong people management skills. As the FP&A, you'll oversee monthly account management, financial control, strategy development, risk management, and ensure compliance and governance standards. If you're ready to take on this dynamic role, apply today and seize the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking multinational organization.

1. CA(SA)
2. 5 Years Minimum experience in a similar role
3. System implementation experience is imperative
4. Experience working with large volumes of data
5. Advanced Excel Skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

R 12000 - R 14000 - Annually

Are you passionate about harnessing financial data to drive strategic decisions and propel organizational growth? My client is seeking a talented Financial Planning Analyst to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies. If you're ready to dive into the numbers, analyse trends, and provide invaluable insights to drive business success, I want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Improve Financial Planning: Continually refine budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts to provide accurate insights into future financial performance.
• Commercial Insight and Analysis: Provide deep insights into financial results, identifying trends and challenging business performance to drive improvement.
• Key Performance Indicator Analysis: Analyse and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and profit margin, highlighting trends and variances.
• Support Strategic Initiatives: Assist in strategic planning and initiatives, including acquisitions and investment appraisals, by providing expert financial planning and modelling skills.
• Market Analysis and Forecasting: Analyse market trends and forecast future developments using scenario and sensitivity analysis, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Pricing Analysis: Utilize pricing data from industry standards, sales trends, and competitor analysis to inform decision-makers and recommend pricing strategies aligned with market trends.
• Financial Modelling: Apply advanced financial modelling methods to assess the potential impact of pricing strategies on profitability and recommend optimal strategies.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical and relevant analytical experience.

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• Deliver an annual Long-term plan & Budget packages in line with the group instruction and ensure the consistency of information captured in the pack is line with management decisions & business expectations.
• Collaborate with Management and Strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Provide recommendations based on financial analysis. Develop scenario analysis capability for multi business stream activity.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budget, and forecasts. Recommend corrective actions if necessary.
• Assist with the evaluation of company performance by analysing financial and operational data, including the performance of ad hoc analysis
• Forecast Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models, support the continuous development of financial models and data analytics tools.

• Facilitate the implementation of Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance to Group policies.
• Create and maintain investment structure for affiliates and load budget on SAP as per approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA) and manage the 10% tolerance adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of both the annual Capex budget and rolling long-term plan (LTP.)
• Produce the monthly Capex reporting pack - with clear, concise and meaningful reporting and analysis; communicate appropriate explanation for variances - for Board, MANCOM and Head Office.
• Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting the planning of the business units to enhance Capex control and time tracking.

• To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

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Job Description
Are you an experienced administrator looking to take the next step in your financial services career? A well-established financial planning practice is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Planning Administrator to join their close-knit team. This is a full-time, in-office position.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Head of Administration, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth client onboarding and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, service-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Submit and review client application forms
• Follow up on applications and outstanding requirements
• Liaise with service providers and resolve issues efficiently
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation
• Work across various platforms including:
  
  
  • XPlan (advantageous)
  • Microsoft Suite (Teams & Co-pilot)
  • Wealth Integrator

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a financial planning practice, insurer, or investment house (non-negotiable)
• Completed Matric or Grade 12
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Technologically competent and comfortable with financial platforms

• A stable and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the financial services sector
• A centrally located office in Pinelands
• Permanent role

Job Reference Number: SG-515
Department: BPO H2R - Mastercard
Industry: Accounts
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related. Solugrowth is seeking a Financial Planning Manager.

• Oversee and manage financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning.
• Record keeping and management.
• Perform analysis and compile reports where necessary, monthly, quarterly, annual cycles, and ad hoc.
• Assist with sourcing and interrogating data to be used for reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate financial performance reports for Senior Leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis and forecasting for business units and departments.
• Review financial reports, presentations, and management reporting needs.

• Coordinate budget reporting cycles with business functions.
• Develop the operating and financial plan required to achieve management’s strategic plan.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Set and track KPIs and objectives for the overall business and individual units.
• Assist in automating the consolidated reporting process.

• University graduate, preferably in Finance and Banking.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working with loans in Treasury within Financial Services.
• Experience in real estate/property investment management would be an advantage.
• Willingness to learn, proactive individual, and solution-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of Accounting Principles required.
• Understanding of Databases and SQL would be beneficial.

Email:
Phone: +27 (12) 065-1700

Domain: Finance

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Understanding of complex regulatory frameworks within the petroleum industry, with ongoing changes over the years

Experience in organizations with low profitability cultures, resulting in poor variance analysis across different business units

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you would be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Deliver annual long-term plans and budget packages aligned with group instructions, ensuring consistency with management decisions and business expectations.
• Collaborate with management and strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives; develop scenario analysis capabilities for multi-business stream activities.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budgets, and forecasts; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in evaluating company performance by analyzing financial and operational data, including ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models; support the development of financial models and data analytics tools.

CAPEX

• Implement Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance with group policies.
• Create and maintain investment structures for affiliates; load budgets on SAP according to approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA), managing 10% tolerance adjustments.
• Assist in preparing annual Capex budgets and rolling long-term plans (LTP).
• Produce monthly Capex reporting packs with clear, concise analysis; communicate explanations for variances to the Board, MANCOM, and Head Office.
• Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting planning and Capex control.

HSEQ

• Manage and minimize HSE risks by ensuring compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment and contribute positively to HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• Identify and enforce HSE competency requirements within the area of responsibility.

A Financial Planning Analyst should possess:

• A postgraduate degree in finance, with 5 to 7 years of relevant business experience and in-depth industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive understanding of functional interactions across the entire company.
• Knowledge of TotalEnergies Group reporting rules.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including advanced Excel, database skills, and financial modeling abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English, which is the working language.

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the criteria will be considered without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.

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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:

NFU014168/KM

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

84000

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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Complex regulatory framework within the petroleum industry with ongoing changes over the years

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Activities

As a Financial Planning Analyst you would be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Deliver an annual Long-term plan & Budget packages in line with the group instruction and ensure the consistency of information captured in the pack is line with management decisions & business expectations.
• Collaborate with Management and Strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Provide recommendations based on financial analysis. Develop scenario analysis capability for multi business stream activity.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budget, and forecasts. Recommend corrective actions if necessary.
• Assist with the evaluation of company performance by analysing financial and operational data, including the performance of ad hoc analysis
• Forecast Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models, support the continuous development of financial models and data analytics tools.

• Facilitate the implementation of Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance to Group policies.
• Create and maintain investment structure for affiliates and load budget on SAP as per approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA) and manage the 10% tolerance adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of both the annual Capex budget and rolling long-term plan (LTP.)
• Produce the monthly Capex reporting pack - with clear, concise and meaningful reporting and analysis; communicate appropriate explanation for variances - for Board, MANCOM and Head Office.
• Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting the planning of the business units to enhance Capex control and time tracking.

• To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

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Roodepoort- Support a dynamic financial advisory practice with key administrative and operational tasks as a

Financial Planning Assistant

Recruiter:

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN000451/JC

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

17000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Roodepoort- Support a dynamic financial advisory practice with key administrative and operational tasks as a Financial Planning Assistant . Join a committed team focused on exceptional client engagement.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a nationally recognized name in the financial advisory sector, delivering wealth and risk planning solutions. They offer a structured and well-resourced environment for career-focused professionals.

In this role, you’ll manage administrative workflows, client documentation, and regulatory compliance. You'll also handle communication distribution, CRM updates, and client file maintenance using internal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all client service tasks from onboarding to reviews.
• Capture and verify client data, documents, and applications.
• Maintain client files and records using Xplan.
• Coordinate with financial planning partners and service providers.
• Manage marketing material, events, and internal communication distribution.
• Assist in commission and compliance tracking.
• Provide internal IT and system support coordination.
• Track practice KPIs and assist with office management.
  
  

• High attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Professional presence and reliability.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Confidential and composed under pressure.
  
  

• 2–3 years in financial services advantageous.
• Tertiary education or applicable courses.
• Proficient in MS Office and Xplan.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory practices (FAIS/FICA).
  
  

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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