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FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

KingMakersCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
10 hours ago
Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre, detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join the SuperSportBet finance team during a critical inflection point of growth. This role sits at the center of decision-making, delivering deep financial insights, forecasting accuracy, and analytical rigor to shape the trajectory of the business.

You will help us lay the foundation of a scalable FP&A function, drive unit economics visibility, and embed data-driven planning across departments.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Support and assist with annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans aligned to aggressive market share and profitability goals.
  • Analyzing and challenging the financial and management information received from the businesses
  • Gain a full understanding of the FP&A reporting system and how it is configured
  • Develop flexible, scalable forecasting models (e.g., cohort-based NGR forecasting, CAC / LTV dynamics).
  • Integrate campaigns, product and affiliate data into forecasts.
  • Build self-service Excel / Google Sheets templates for departmental use.

Performance & Variance Analysis

  • Conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget, Forecast, PY), clearly explaining drivers.
  • Deep dive into margin performance, bonus costs, player behavior, and product / channel performance.
  • Own financial KPIs for executive reporting (e.g., NGR / active, Cost per First Time Depositor, Payback periods).

    • Business Partnering

  • Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Affiliate teams to analyze performance and challenge assumptions.
  • Collaborate with BI and CRM to align key metrics (e.g., player churn, acquisition funnel efficiency).
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic goals

    • Reporting & Strategic Insights

  • Prepare monthly packs with crisp, visual financial storytelling.
  • Translate trends into action : what we should stop, start or double down on.

    • Process & Systems Improvement

  • Identify and drive automation in forecasting, reporting, and data collection.
  • Establish reliable data flows from transactional systems (e.g., sportsbook / casino platforms) into models.
  • Help evaluate and implement FP&A tooling as we scale.

    • Special Projects

  • Scenario modelling for new product launches, market expansions, and strategic partnerships (e.g., affiliates, agents).
  • Ad hoc C-suite requests include unit economics, pricing models, or new revenue streams.

    • Must-Have :

  • 3+ years in FP&A, commercial finance or management accounting (preferably in tech, gaming, or online B2C)
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; SQL exposure a plus
  • Strong communication skills, able to frame financial concepts for commercial and non-financial stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and an eye on the big picture
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills : the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with non-finance departments
  • Highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organised
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Driven with the desire to build a commercial career in finance

    • Nice-to-Have :

  • Exposure to online betting, gaming, or e-commerce environments
  • Solid grasp of NGR / GGR, bonus cost structures, and player lifecycle metrics
  • Experience with affiliate / agent models and their cost dynamics
  • Experience with financial reporting tools or BI dashboards

    • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of the growth journey with bold aspirations
  • Work directly with the CFO in shaping a top-tier FP&A function from the ground up
  • Ownership, autonomy and visibility across the business
  • Performance-based culture with opportunities to grow

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