Group Financial Planning Analyst

SUMMARY:
Join a multinational organisation in a newly created Group Financial Planning & Consolidation Analyst role offering extensive exposure to financial planning, forecasting, consolidations, and strategic analysis across international operations. This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified CA(SA), CIMA professional, or high-potential finance specialist looking to develop within a dynamic Group Finance environment and gain exposure to senior decision-making

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Coordinate monthly financial reporting across more than 20 international subsidiaries. Consolidate monthly management accounts and prepare Group-level reporting packs. Analyse financial performance and identify key trends, risks, and opportunities. Coordinate the annual budgeting process across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Review budget submissions and ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy. Consolidate subsidiary budgets into comprehensive Group budgets for executive review. Manage quarterly forecasting processes and prepare Group forecast models. Perform variance analysis between budgets, forecasts, and actual results. Investigate significant financial movements and provide meaningful commentary to management. Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modelling, and ad-hoc projects. Liaise with finance teams across multiple countries and coordinate reporting timelines. Drive continuous improvements to reporting processes, financial models, and consolidation procedures Skills & Experience: Strong financial analysis, financial modelling, and reporting capability. Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes. Experience within multi-entity, group, or multinational environments - advantageous. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of IFRS and Group consolidation principles - advantageous Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance OR Equivalent CA(SA), CIMA, ACA, ACCA OR Equivalent Honours Degree with relevant FP&A, reporting, modelling, or consolidation experience will also be considered For more information connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions