Financial Planning Analyst
Acumen Recruitment · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Our client is seeking a driven and high-potential Financial Planning Analyst (CA(SA)) to join their dynamic finance team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a recently qualified CA(SA) with up to two years of post-article experience and exposure to a commercial finance environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, and performance reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and enhance financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term planning models.
- Analyse monthly financial performance and provide actionable insights to management.
- Support business units with financial modelling, profitability analysis, and scenario planning.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports.
- Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive financial and business performance.
- Perform variance analysis and highlight key risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
- Support strategic projects, investment appraisals, and business case evaluations.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and decision-making capabilities.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Qualified CA(SA) .
- 1 to 2 years' post-article experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering environment.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Sound understanding of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles.
- Ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to develop within a high-performance finance environment.
Interested?
Apply today!