Financial Planning Analyst (6-Month Contract)

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Financial Planning Analyst (6-Month Contract)
Location: South Africa (Hybrid Work Model)

We’re on the lookout for a results-driven and detail-oriented Financial Planning Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative finance team on a 6-month contract. If you thrive on strategic planning, analysis, and delivering meaningful financial insights that drive decision-making, this might be the role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll be supporting the FP&A Manager with all things planning, forecasting, and reporting. This includes developing financial models, performing variance analysis, and collaborating across departments to ensure well-informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust financial planning models

• Support the Strategic Business Plan, Annual Financial Plan, and rolling forecasts

• Conduct variance analysis and assist with monthly management reporting

• Prepare financial analysis and valuations for business cases

• Collaborate with HR, Supply Chain, Tax, and Treasury to align financial inputs

• Ensure accurate submissions into Essbase and other planning systems

• Contribute to internal and cluster-level review presentations

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes

• Assist with ad hoc analysis, reports, and finance projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

• 3–5 years in financial planning/analysis roles

• Strong Excel and financial modeling experience

• IFRS knowledge and multi-currency reporting exposure

• Familiarity with SAP, Essbase, or Hyperion (advantageous)

• Studying towards or completed CIMA (bonus!)

You’ll Fit Right In If You:

• Have a sharp analytical mind and great attention to detail

• Communicate well and work easily with various teams

• Are proactive, collaborative, and able to meet deadlines

• Take ownership and pride in your work

Why You’ll Love It Here:
This is a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced, supportive environment. It's more than just numbers — it’s about influencing business decisions and making an impact, even in a short space of time.