FP&A Analyst

SUMMARY:
This is a high-impact opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to launch their FP&A career within a globally integrated finance function. As FP&A Analyst, you''ll gain hands-on exposure to multi-currency reporting, contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborate directly with business leaders.

POSITION INFO:

FP&A Analyst

Kickstart Your FP&A Career in a Global, Multi-Currency Business Growth Opportunity as a Senior Analyst

Cape Town | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote) | R45000 - R55000 p/m | UK Hours

About Our Client

Our client is a global research and advisory business operating across 14 countries in the UK, Europe, and APAC. They specialize in providing data-driven insights that support public policy and social programs, partnering with government departments, NGOs, and public bodies. With a people-first culture and strong values of innovation, collaboration, and impact, they offer a supportive and purpose-led work environment.

The Role: FP&A Analyst

This is a high-impact opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to launch their FP&A career within a globally integrated finance function. As FP&A Analyst, you''ll gain hands-on exposure to multi-currency reporting, contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborate directly with business leaders. The role has a clear progression path to Senior FP&A Analyst within 12-18 months, offering long-term career growth and learning in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• 1-3 years of experience in finance or FP&A functions required
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the group
• Support board pack preparation and management reporting
• Maintain and manage Power BI dashboards for business insights
• Develop financial models across P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions
• Identify and implement reporting process improvements and automation
• Partner with non-finance and commercial teams to explain financials and influence decisions

About You

• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A or financial roles
• Newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA(SA), CPA or equivalent)
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and Excel modelling
• Experience using Power BI or other BI tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present to senior leadership
• Confident working with international businesses and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a drive for automation and process improvement
• Based in Cape Town, available on short notice, and comfortable working UK hours (no accent requirement)