Senior FP&A Consultant
About this role
Key Responsibility:
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The Senior FP&A Consultant partners with the client to define both functional and technical requirements, ensuring the design and delivery of planning models that align with their strategic financial goals.
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Facilitate client workshops to gather functional requirements, translate these into technical designs, and develop a comprehensive solution blueprint.
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Define and develop system integration processes, ensuring seamless data flow from various source systems as per client requirements.
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Implement, test, and optimize FP&A models to support business planning, budgeting, and reporting in line with the agreed solution design.
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Compile all relevant documentation, including functional and technical specifications, blueprints, test cases (Unit and UAT), functional and technical design specifications, and training materials for the implemented solution.
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Conduct quality assurance testing on solutions developed by other consultants to ensure adherence to project governance and standards.
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Communicate effectively with technology and service managers, keeping them informed of key client issues, and working to identify and resolve potential problems.
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Collaborate with project management to create project plans, track project status, identify issues, and assess risks and benefits.
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Utilize your expertise in data modelling and structures to create effective financial reporting and analysis tools that address client KPIs.
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Lead the setup, configuration, prototyping, and testing of FP&A systems, ensuring they meet the defined solution design.
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Manage and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality delivery as both a technology expert and solution owner.
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related technology field.
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Leadership and Ownership: A proactive leader with a keen interest in managing teams and taking full ownership of project delivery.
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FP&A Expertise: Minimum of 7 years of experience in FP&A or EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) systems with multiple full lifecycle implementations of planning and budgeting solutions.
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Technical and Functional Knowledge: Strong understanding of FP&A systems from both the functional and technical perspectives, with experience in data modelling, structures, and database objects.
Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Excel, with VBA experience being an advantage.
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SQL Skills: Experience with SQL for data manipulation and modeling is beneficial.
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Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment.
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Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent communication skills, especially in working with financial professionals to understand their budgeting and forecasting needs.
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Mentorship: A desire and ability to mentor junior staff and explain complex technical concepts.
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Ability to Learn: A quick learner, eager to grasp and apply new concepts and technologies.
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Work Under Pressure: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
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Experience in FP&A Systems: Relevant experience in implementing and optimizing FP&A or planning solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Senior FP&A Consultant role at bluepearl is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior FP&A Consultant role at bluepearl full-time or part-time?
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This Senior FP&A Consultant position at bluepearl was posted on Sep 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior FP&A Consultant
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