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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Edge Executives • Johannesburg, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent – Executive Leadership

Build insight. Drive growth. Enable performance.
Shape the future of a dynamic logistics leader through data-driven decision-making.

About the Role

This newly created role marks a critical step in evolving the finance function beyond transactional excellence into strategic business partnering. As Head of FP&A, you’ll establish the frameworks, insights and processes that help leadership understand profitability, cost of sales, and operational performance — across staff and subcontractors.

Working closely with the CFO and executive team, you’ll bring structure and insight to a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business environment. The role suits a hands-on finance professional who is as comfortable building models as they are influencing strategic decisions.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a leading national courier and logistics organisation experiencing strong year-on-year growth. The company is known for its entrepreneurial energy, commitment to customer service, and continuous innovation across South Africa’s distribution network.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting functions.
  • Analyse revenue, cost of sales, and profitability across customer, regional and product segments.
  • Partner with operations and sales to improve margin performance.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.
  • Establish forecasting models and performance tracking processes.
  • Drive the creation of a value-based financial culture within the business.
  • Present insights and recommendations to executive and board stakeholders.

What You Bring

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (CA(SA) advantageous).
  • Minimum 5 years’ FP&A or financial analysis experience.
  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
  • Strong analytical, modelling and presentation skills.
  • Experience in logistics, courier or high-volume operational environments an advantage.
  • Proficiency in BI and reporting tools.

What Success Looks Like

  • Reliable, accurate forecasting embedded in business routines.
  • Clear visibility of profitability by product, customer and region.
  • Finance seen as a trusted business partner supporting strategic growth.
  • Sustainable margin improvement through actionable insights.
  • A self-sufficient FP&A function driving value creation.

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