Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Biovac is on of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to 'protect life'. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join the goal orientated team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent.

CIMA or CA(SA)

Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly

Required:

• BCom Degree or equivalent qualification;
• 8+ years of recent experience in a similar role, preferably within commercial finance;
• Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Project finance and costing
• Proven experience in business case development;
• Proficiency in Ms Excel and data analysis and
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred:

• CA(SA) or CIMA
• SAP experience
• Experience in external audits.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint reporting skills
• Experience in working with Tenders

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead and embed a robust annual budgeting process and rolling forecast framework across the business.
• Ensure alignment between strategic plans, operational plans, and financial forecasts.
• Drive scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-term financial modelling (e.g. 3-year plans).
• Oversee consolidation of departmental budgets and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversea consolidation of the business monthly Latest Best Estimate, ensuring accuracy and timeously flagging any risks.

Performance Reporting & Insights

• Monthly management pack
• Exco and Board reporting
• KPI dashboards and operational reporting
• Lead Budget vs Actual (BvA) analysis and provide clear commentary on key drivers.
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance reporting quality, automation, and turnaround times.

Business Partnering (FBP Oversight)

• Lead and coordinate the Finance Business Partnering model across the FP&A funtion
• Cost optimisation
• Resource allocation
• Investment decisions
• Ensure consistent, high-quality stakeholder engagement across departments.
• Act as a key finance interface to operational and project teams.

Projects & Costing

• Oversee financial governance of strategic projects (e.g. capital projects, grant-funded initiatives).
• Accurate project budgeting and forecasting
• Cost tracking and reporting
• Compliance with funding requirements (where applicable)
• Lead product costing, cost of sales analysis, and margin optimisation.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and profitability to support commercial decisions

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• New investments
• Expansion initiatives
• Strategic projects
• Provide insight into profitability, margins, and performance trends.
• Support executive decision-making through scenario-based analysis.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies, SOPs, and good governance practices.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team.
• Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.
• Build strong analytical, business partnering, and communication capabilities within the team.
• Ensure optimal team structure, workload allocation, and delivery quality.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Leverage SAP and BI tools to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Champion automation and standardisation across FP&A activities.

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date, please understand that your application was not successful.