Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis
Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Astron Energy is one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa through its vast network of approximately 850 service stations. Astron Energy owns and operates the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day. The refinery, located in Milnerton, Cape Town, produces petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, bitumen gas and other speciality products. The company’s Durban-based Lubricants Manufacturing Plant has world class blending and base oil storage capabilities, through which it markets and exports high-quality products to consumers across the country and to key African markets. Astron Energy has a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating against the amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice. The company has committed to protecting people and the environment and to driving sustainable economic growth in South Africa through its social investment programmes in health, education and economic development.
Job Description
The Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for delivering insights through financial and commercial analysis to support business decision-making and drive organisational performance.
Requirements
- 8 years' experience in a senior level role in a large, complex commercially focused business
- Proven track record in analysis of customer profitability models
- Understanding of Internal transfer pricing methodologies and Regulatory Accounting System Pricing requirements
- Ability to build strong relationships throughout the business and drive improvement in financial and operational KPIs
- Strong commercial acumen and financial planning experience
- Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- High proficiency in reporting tools and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Benefits
- Professional Qualification and Certifications: Qualified CA(SA)
- Financial Management: Lead and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget/ strategic business plan, Q1 reforecast, and monthly EBM (IBP) reforecasts across supported business units
- People Management: Provide direction and define objectives to be achieved in department, Manage performance of direct reports
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Identify, build, and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
