A leading courier company is hiring a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis FP&A

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview:

The Head of FP&A will lead the financial planning, analysis, business partnering and strategic forecasting functions for xxxxxx business operating across South Africa. This role is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and supporting executive leadership with actionable insights. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills to engage effectively with senior management and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue & Segmentation Analysis

• Analyze revenue streams across customer segments, regions, and service types (working closely with the marketing team and leveraging revenue, pricing and customer segmentation insights).
• Identify trends in price, volume, and mix to inform pricing strategies and commercial decisions.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to assess profitability by segment and product.

Cost of Sales & Operating Metrics

• Monitor and analyze cost of sales (including analytical accounting cost drivers and allocated costs).
• Develop and track operating metrics.
• Collaborate with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve margin performance.

Financial KPIs, Dashboards and Profitability Analysis

• Design and maintain executive dashboards covering key financial and operational KPIs.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews and variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Analyse the companies profitability drivers, including tracking of profitability value driver initiatives.
• Develop and maintain robust cashflow modeling to support liquidity management and strategic decision-making.

Strategic Planning

• Support senior management with long-term financial planning process aligned with business strategy and strategic initiatives.
• Provide scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify, evaluate, and drive financial initiatives that deliver measurable value creation for the business, supporting sustainable growth and long-term strategic objectives.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Implement forecasting tools and methodologies to improve accuracy and agility.
• Collaborate with management to identify value-driving opportunities which will enhance profitability, and track the implementation and impact of these initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Present financial analyses and strategic plans to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and transparency in financial planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CA(SA) an advantage).
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in logistics, courier, or transportation sectors. Internal candidates with strong knowledge of the business may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and Business Intelligence tools.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.