FP & A Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004071/MonB

Date posted:

Monday, July 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1300000

SUMMARY:

Drive business performance through data, insight, and strategic financial planning.

A dynamic and growing organisation is seeking an analytical and commercially minded FP&A Manager to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys translating numbers into actionable business insights and influencing strategic decision-making at senior leadership level.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and performance analysis across multiple business entities. The role will suit a self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can confidently partner with stakeholders across the organisation.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the business
Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
Conduct financial due diligence and assess potential opportunities and risks
Develop and maintain advanced financial models from scratch to support planning and business initiatives
Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and financial insights for senior leadership
Analyse profit and loss performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas of concern
Conduct variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans
Perform detailed cost analysis and support cost-setting initiatives across the business
Evaluate financial performance across multiple entities and provide diagnostic reporting
Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and business performance
Support long-term planning and scenario modelling exercises

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CIMA qualification preferred, or BCom with completed Articles
2–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Financial Analysis
Strong experience in budgeting and forecasting
Proven financial analysis and management reporting experience
Experience conducting financial due diligence
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Demonstrated ability to build financial models from the ground up
Strong understanding of variance analysis, profitability reporting, and business performance metrics
Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments will be advantageous
Experience with Xero and/or Zoho would be beneficial

Key Attributes:

Agile and adaptable in a changing business environment
Innovative thinker with a solutions-driven mindset
Commercially astute with strong business acumen
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Self-managed and capable of working independently
Proactive and results-driven
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Able to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers excellent exposure to strategic finance, business partnering, and commercial decision-making. Working closely with the CFO, you will have the opportunity to influence business performance, develop sophisticated financial models, and contribute directly to the organisation’s growth strategy. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional looking to accelerate their FP&A career within a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial environment.

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