Head of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Head of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest‑growing service companies, providing a variety of self‑delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000‑employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

MISSION

To make Africa work better

COMPANY VALUES

Humility, Continual Improvement, Honesty, Customer Focus and Safety

OBJECTIVE

The Head of FP&A primary role is to build budget and forecast, collaborate with head of departments and enhance data accuracy and reporting processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY

• Build and lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally, partnering with departments across the business to deliver financial support for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights through variance analysis, KPI tracking, and risk assessment.
• Enhance financial reporting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of data.
• Support the Head of Finance in ad‑hoc financial analysis, board reporting, and strategic planning.
• Develop, mentor and coach a team of junior staff.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Core Services

Working

Location

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Strategy / Planning, and Analyst

Industries

Truck Transportation, Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas

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