Overview
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis; FP&A Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Edge Executive Search Group
Position: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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.
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.
Title: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis; FP&A
Company: Edge Executive Search Group
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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