FP&A Analyst

About the role

Symbiotics is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its Financial Planning & Analysis function in Cape Town. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for the Group, working closely with business‑unit finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly closing analytics, variance analysis and management commentary on schedule with high accuracy.
• Maintain and update KPI dashboards (AUM growth, revenue yield, cost‑to‑income, profitability) on the BI platform and Board Balanced Scorecard.
• Support annual budget, mid‑term plan and rolling forecast cycles: data collection, consolidation, quality checks and first‑level analysis.
• Own the FP&A reporting calendar, track deadlines, chase inputs from business units and flag risks early.
• Continuously improve and standardise templates, checklists and version control across planning cycles.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of finance experience, preferably with exposure to FP&A, financial reporting or business analysis.
• Highly structured, organised and able to manage multiple deadlines without errors.
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field; progress toward ACCA, CFA or CIMA is a plus.
• Fluent business English; French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Power‑user proficiency with Vena (or similar EPM/FP&A platform).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Power BI or comparable BI tools.