FP&A Analyst at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, Predictive Modelling, Financial Modelling, Commercial Acumen, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Business Writing, Excel Proficiency, SAP Knowledge, PowerBI Knowledge, Risk Management, Cash Flow Management, Profitability Analysis, Strategic Planning, Performance Metrics, Collaboration

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Supporting business teams with value-driven analysis. This role provides actionable insights to enhance profitability, manage risks, optimise working capital, and improve forecast accuracy through integrated business planning (IBP), data analytics, and predictive modelling. It actively partners with various functions to support informed, data-driven decision-making in a dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): Conduct in-depth financial performance analysis, leveraging market indicators and performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities. Assess the integrated value chain to uncover initiatives that protect and enhance enterprise value. Monitor working capital trends and cash flow drivers, offering early warnings and actionable recommendations. Deliver insights to leadership on margin management, cost efficiency, earnings performance, and working capital optimization. Partner with business unit teams to evaluate business decisions and options. Support long-term strategic planning and capital investments through comprehensive financial modelling. Guide decision-making to enhance value and mitigate risks across volume, revenue, margin, and profit streams. Provide focused financial support for monthly integrated business planning (EBM) and S&OP processes. Drive monthly forecasting and annual business planning activities. Utilize advanced analytics and predictive models to support risk-informed decision-making and outcome forecasting. Analyze profitability at customer, product, terminal, and value chain levels to identify improvement opportunities. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting aligned to business leadership priorities. Collaborate with business and support teams to review portfolio profitability and implement initiatives for margin, volume, and working capital enhancement. Evaluate performance metrics to uncover strengths, weaknesses, and threats, supporting teams in addressing performance gaps. Champion initiatives to enhance reporting processes, systems, and data integrity. Professional Qualification and Certifications: Tertiary Qualification (Bachelors or National Diploma) in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration CA(SA)/ CIMA qualification Financial modelling and/or data analysis certification advantageous Work Experience: 3+ years work experience in a financial or management reporting role. Oil and gas, agriculture, mining, supply chain, manufacturing and/or FMCG experience highly advantageous. Knowledge and skills: Strong financial and analytical skills, commercial acumen Good communication skills (written and verbal) Understanding of commercial business performance and value drivers Understanding of the industry, preferably manufacturing and/or FMCG Attention to detail Business writing and communication (including presentations) Experience relevant to this position will be an advantage. Ability to produce high quality, insightful analysis and recommendations Ability to work with large data sets and complex variables Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point SAP, SAC and PowerBI knowledge advantageous Personal attributes: Flexible, resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment Application deadline: 04 January 2026 Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country’s top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth. We own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.

Responsibilities

The FP&A Analyst conducts in-depth financial performance analysis and provides actionable insights to enhance profitability and manage risks. They partner with various business units to support informed decision-making and drive monthly forecasting and annual business planning activities.