Group FP&A Manager

Some finance professionals report on the past. The best ones influence the future. If you're passionate about turning financial data into strategic direction, building models that support business growth, and partnering with leadership teams to make better commercial decisions, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. A leading manufacturing and engineering group based in Johannesburg North is seeking a commercially focused Group FP&A Manager to join its finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer , you will play a key role in driving financial planning, forecasting, commercial analysis, and performance management across multiple entities. This is a highly visible position that offers significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making. You'll be responsible for providing meaningful insights that support profitability, guide investment decisions, and help shape the organisation's long-term growth strategy. If you're looking for a role where your analysis drives action and your recommendations influence business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes across the group.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Conduct scenario analysis and evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives.
• Deliver insightful analysis on revenue, profitability, costs, and operational performance.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leadership teams.
• Support pricing strategies, profitability enhancement initiatives, and margin optimisation projects.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to drive commercial performance.
• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
• Partner with business units to improve forecasting accuracy and financial accountability.

Management Reporting & Executive Insights

• Prepare executive reporting packs, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Analyse key business drivers and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Strategic Analysis & Growth Initiatives

• Conduct financial due diligence and commercial analysis on new opportunities.
• Evaluate investment proposals, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Support business expansion and growth strategie

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