Role Overview<\/p>\n
\tWe are looking for a\u00a0FP& A Analyst CA(SA)\u00a0to join the Group Finance team at a critical point in our finance transformation journey.
\n\tThe Group FP&A function currently supports\u00a050+ entities across Southern Africa, managing budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting processes. A significant portion of this work is currently\u00a0Excel-based and manually intensive, creating capacity pressure and increasing operational risk.
\n\tOver the next 12 months, Lesaka will be transitioning to a new financial planning and reporting system. During this period, the FP&A function will carry a dual burden: maintaining existing manual processes while supporting the design and implementation of a more automated, scalable reporting environment.
\n\tThis role is therefore essential to ensure\u00a0continuity, accuracy, and efficiency\u00a0during this transition, while also helping shape the future FP&A operating model.<\/p>\n
Why this role exists<\/p>\n
This position has been created to:<\/p>\n
\tSupport budgeting and forecasting across multiple Group entities
\n\tReduce reliance on manual Excel-based processes
\n\tStrengthen data accuracy, validation, and reporting turnaround times
\n\tSupport the implementation of a new FP&A and reporting system
\n\tReduce key-person dependency and operational risk within FP&A
\n\tEnable a more automated, scalable Group reporting environment<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Budgeting & Forecasting<\/p>\n
\tSupport annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across Group entities
\n\tDistribute templates, instructions, and timelines to business units
\n\tReview, challenge, and validate submissions from multiple entities
\n\tConsolidate inputs into Group-level budgets and forecasts
\n\tPerform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast vs Prior Year)<\/p>\n
Management Reporting<\/p>\n
\tAssist in preparing monthly management reporting packs across segments
\n\tMaintain and update reporting dashboards and financial packs
\n\tAnalyse financial performance and provide meaningful commentary
\n\tTrack key financial metrics and drivers across the Group<\/p>\n
Data Management & Process Improvement<\/p>\n
\tMaintain and enhance budgeting and reporting models and templates
\n\tAutomate manual processes using Excel (Power Query, Macros, advanced formulas)
\n\tImprove data collation, consolidation, and validation processes
\n\tSupport integrity and consistency of financial models across entities<\/p>\n
System Implementation Support<\/p>\n
\tSupport the rollout of the new FP&A \/ reporting system
\n\tAssist with data mapping, testing, and validation activities
\n\tContribute to defining budgeting and forecasting templates within the new system
\n\tProvide support to business units during transition and adoption<\/p>\n
Ad-Hoc Analysis & Decision Support<\/p>\n
\tBuild financial models and scenario analyses
\n\tSupport business case development and investment analysis
\n\tConduct cost and profitability analysis across divisions
\n\tPerform detailed variance investigations and insights generation<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements<\/p>\n
\tQualified CA(SA)<\/p>\n
1\u20133 years post-articles experience in:<\/p>\n
\tManagement accounting, FP&A, financial analysis, or business analytics
\n\tAdvanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, modelling, data handling)
\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving ability
\n\tAbility to work with large datasets across multiple entities
\n\tHigh attention to detail and accuracy under pressure<\/p>\n
Advantageous Experience<\/p>\n
\tExposure to FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or group reporting environments
\n\tExperience in multi-entity or group structures
\n\tExposure to financial systems implementation or transformation projects
\n\tPower BI or similar reporting tools
\n\tSQL or data querying experience (advantageous)
\n\tExperience with Excel automation (VBA \/ Macros \/ Power Query)<\/p>\n
Key Competencies<\/p>\n
\tStrong analytical thinking and numerical capability
\n\tProcess improvement and automation mindset
\n\tComfortable working in structured, deadline-driven environments
\n\tStrong communication skills across multiple stakeholders and business units
\n\tAbility to work independently while managing multiple deliverables
\n\tHigh levels of accuracy, accountability, and organisation
\n\tCommercial awareness of business performance drivers<\/p>\n
What success looks like in this role<\/p>\n
\tAccurate and timely budgeting and forecasting across all entities
\n\tImproved efficiency through automation of manual FP&A processes
\n\tReduced reporting turnaround times and improved data integrity
\n\tStrong support for system implementation and transition success
\n\tClear, insightful financial reporting that supports decision-making
\n\tA more scalable and controlled FP&A operating environment<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a007 May 2026<\/p>\n
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