Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014023/PMA

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Drive data-led decision-making in a fast-growing food distribution business as an FP&A Manager, using your CIMA expertise and experience in perishable goods to influence strategy and boost profitability.

POSITION INFO:
A growing national player in the food supply and distribution space is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to establish and lead its financial planning and analysis function. Focused on high-volume, time-sensitive operations, this business operates in the perishable goods sector and requires a commercially sharp finance professional who can balance strategic insight with operational realities.
As the FP&A Manager, you will play a hands-on role in building forecasting models, setting up performance dashboards, and delivering actionable insights across the value chain. You’ll partner with the executive team to provide detailed analysis on pricing, margins, procurement, and logistics, all while building scalable FP&A processes from the ground up. Your deep understanding of perishable product dynamics will be critical to ensuring effective planning and financial control in this fast-moving environment.
Job Experience and Skills Required:

CIMA qualification (essential)
6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Prior experience working in perishable goods, FMCG, or fresh food sectors
Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
Ability to implement new reporting structures and planning tools from scratch
Experience working closely with commercial and operational teams
Business partnering mindset and ability to influence strategic decisions
Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail

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