Job Description

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level in a dynamic, multinational energy company? We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Manager, Planning, Performance & Reporting to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting that drives business performance and supports key decision-making across the Group.

Who is hiring:

Our client is a leading player in the downstream energy sector, operating across South Africa with strong industry influence. The Finance function is at the heart of the business, ensuring compliance, insightful reporting, and value creation while guiding operational and strategic decisions.

What the role is about:

As Manager, Planning, Performance & Reporting, you’ll oversee group financial performance, statutory reporting, and management insights. You’ll drive business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance while supporting senior management in strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee statutory reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance and alignment with corporate, legislative, and regulatory standards
• Lead consolidation and analysis of divisional performance, providing actionable insights to the Board, committees, and internal stakeholders
• Manage annual business planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Conduct strategic costing and pricing analysis to optimize margins and ensure sustainability
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial processes, policies, and reporting frameworks across the Group
• Manage and mentor a team of finance managers, fostering high performance and professional development
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry associations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, risk mitigation, and adherence to governance, HSEQ, and ethics policies

What we’re looking for:

• CA(SA) qualification
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in finance, with at least 10 years in downstream Oil & Gas
• Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead and influence senior management
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, business planning, and financial analysis
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver under tight deadlines, including year-end and monthly cycles
• Experience managing managers and fostering team capability development

What’s in it for you:

• Lead finance operations in a high-impact, reputable multinational energy company
• Shape financial reporting, planning, and strategic insights across a complex group
• Collaborate in a high-performance, professional, and supportive work environment
• Drive your career growth with exposure to senior management and strategic projects
• Opportunity to influence continuous improvement and risk management across the Group

• Apply today

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on business performance, strategic planning, and financial governance, we want to hear from you.

Please note: If you don’t hear back within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Stay connected with us online for future opportunities.