Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Employment Type: FullTime Permanent
Location: Cape Town (Onsite)
Salary: R700000 per annum (highly negotiable for the right person)
Level: Associate / Midlevel
About the Client
Our client is an awardwinning scaleup that has transformed the property industry with the worlds first fully digital endtoend homebuying platform. Recognised for their innovation and impact in the UK property market they continue to grow rapidly with a dynamic and collaborative team at the core of their success.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a talented FP&A Manager to join their dynamic team and support their financial operations. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fastpaced scaleup environment and gain exposure to various aspects of finance including M&A financial modelling budgeting investor and management reporting and management accounting.
Why Join Them
- Worlds first Homebuying Platform enabling endtoend online property transactions
- Gold Winner Best Use of Digital in the Property Market
- Awarded Most Innovative Company in 2021 at the Best Business Awards (UK)
Key Responsibilities
M&A
- Prepare detailed financial models to assess the viability and financial impact of acquisition targets
- Support investment proposals and presentations for senior management and investors
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for potential acquisitions
- Assist in postmerger integration analysis and financial performance tracking
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
- Develop variance analyses to compare actuals against budget and forecasts identifying key drivers
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisionmaking and cost control initiatives
- Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance
- Implement and enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards for realtime insights
Financial Modelling
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decisionmaking
- Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential business strategies
- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial model outputs
Management Accounts
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L statements balance sheets and cash flow statements
- Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies
- Identify trends and make actionable recommendations to improve financial performance
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure business success
- Support investor reporting requirements with clear and insightful communication
Requirements
- Ambitious tenacious and a selfstarter
- Minimum 2:1 degree in Finance or Accounting
- 23 years of experience in a similar role (associate level)
- Preferably from a Big 4 and/or investment banking background
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proficient in financial modelling and scenario analysis
- Experience with Power BI is highly desirable
- Comfortable working independently in a fastpaced scaleup environment
Required Experience:
IC