Head of Financial Planning and Reporting
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Shape strategy. Influence performance. Drive growth.
Our client a leading and well-established organisation is seeking a commercially astute Head of Financial Planning & Reporting to lead its financial planning budgeting forecasting reporting and business partnering functions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) who thrives on translating financial data into strategic business decisions.
Our client a leading and well-established organisation is seeking a commercially astute Head of Financial Planning & Reporting to lead its financial planning budgeting forecasting reporting and business partnering functions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) who thrives on translating financial data into strategic business decisions.
Job Description:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across the business
- Drive financial planning and analysis activities providing meaningful insights and recommendations
- Partner with departmental leaders to monitor spending improve profitability and achieve EBITDA targets
- Develop business cases financial models and ad hoc analyses for strategic initiatives
- Oversee capital expenditure (Capex) planning and investment allocation decisions
- Deliver monthly quarterly and annual reporting including variance analysis and executive commentary
- Prepare and review presentations for Boards shareholders lenders and executive leadership
- Collaborate with Data and IT teams to enhance reporting capabilities and financial visibility across the business
- Provide key finance leadership during system implementations and business transformation projects
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Financial Planning & Reporting team
- Minimum 5 years experience in a finance leadership or managerial role within industry
- Strong financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting experience
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Strong leadership communication and team development skills
- Commercially minded with a passion for driving business performance through data and insights
- CA(SA) non-negotiable
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