Group Financial Planning Analyst

Communicate Finance · Cape Town, Western Cape

Posted 4 September 2026

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Reference: CTF023917-OP-1

Do you enjoy turning complex financial data into strategic business insights? An internationally recognised group is searching for a Group Financial Planning Analyst to join its high-performing finance team. Working across more than twenty international entities, this role offers unrivalled exposure to group reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support. This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make an impact on a global scale. Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description: This role involves:

  • Coordinating the monthly reporting cycle across multiple international subsidiaries
  • Consolidating financial information and preparing group management reporting packs
  • Driving the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across the group
  • Analysing group performance and identifying key business trends and risks
  • Preparing executive-level financial reports and insightful performance commentary
  • Performing detailed variance analysis across budgets, forecasts, and actual results
  • Supporting strategic planning initiatives, scenario modelling, and decision-making processes
  • Collaborating with finance teams across multiple countries and jurisdictions
  • Enhancing reporting, forecasting, and consolidation processes through continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in FP&A, group reporting, consolidations, or financial analysis
  • Experience coordinating budgets and forecasts within a multi-entity environment
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and group consolidation principles
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
  • Exceptional analytical thinking and commercial acumen
  • Strong planning, organisational, and project management skill

Qualification

  • CA(SA), ACA, ACCA OR CIMA

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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. Package & Remuneration

R 650 000 - R 800 000 - Annually

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