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:

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

• Ensure delivery of:
• 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
• Provide financial guidance to operational leaders on:
• 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).
• Ensure:
• 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

• Drive advanced financial modelling and business case development for:
• 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.