Are you an experienced finance professional with strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis skills? Nando’s is inviting applications for an FP&A Manager – Partners Division (PD) position based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
This is a permanent opportunity for a finance professional who can provide strategic financial insights, support senior leadership decision-making and analyse business performance across joint ventures and licensed markets.
If you have at least five years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience and enjoy turning complex financial information into practical business recommendations, this opportunity may be worth exploring.
Nando’s FP&A Manager Vacancy Details
Employer: Nando’s
Job Title: FP&A Manager – Partners Division (PD)
Reference Number: 1000286
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Advertised: 12 November 2026
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Industry: Finance / Financial Planning and Analysis
About the Position
The successful candidate will provide hands-on financial planning and analysis support to the Partners Division Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The role involves coordinating budgeting and forecasting activities, monitoring departmental expenditure, analysing business performance and identifying financial risks and opportunities. The appointed individual will also investigate profitability across restaurants, markets and sales channels, helping leadership understand what is driving business results.
Nando’s is also looking for someone who can use advanced analytical tools, automation and AI responsibly to improve reporting, financial insights and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
1. Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
Support the CFO with the Partners Division budgeting and forecasting processes.
Coordinate financial information and submissions from different markets and departments.
Analyse departmental budgets covering salaries, headcount, marketing, travel, technology and other operating expenses.
Review budget assumptions against previous financial results and current spending trends.
Identify inconsistencies, financial risks and opportunities in budget submissions.
Monitor approved budgets, expenditure commitments and cost-saving initiatives.
2. Commercial and Profitability Analysis
Investigate restaurant, market and sales-channel profitability.
Analyse sales performance, transaction volumes, average customer spend, pricing and product mix.
Review food costs, labour expenses, productivity and other operating costs.
Compare restaurant and market performance to identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.
Assess the financial impact of promotions, pricing changes, restaurant openings and closures, and capital expenditure projects.
3. Financial Reporting and Performance Monitoring
Prepare weekly trading and performance reports.
Monitor sales, budget performance, restaurant openings and significant financial movements.
Analyse actual financial results against budgets, forecasts and previous-year performance.
Investigate differences in financial performance and explain the underlying causes.
Track departmental expenditure, staffing costs and expected full-year spending.
Prepare clear financial reports, performance summaries and recommendations for senior management.
4. Financial Systems, Data and Automation
Develop financial models, dashboards and analytical reports.
Work with tools such as Power BI and Power Query to improve financial reporting.
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive financial processes.
Explore AI-supported financial analysis and predictive reporting.
Maintain accurate financial models, reporting definitions and supporting documentation.
Work with relevant teams to ensure financial information is reliable and consistent.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following essential requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
At least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), commercial finance or financial analysis.
Strong financial modelling, management accounting and commercial analysis skills.
Practical experience supporting budgeting, departmental cost planning and financial forecasting.
Experience conducting regular actual-versus-budget financial reviews.
Ability to analyse management reports, reconcile financial information and develop financial models.
Strong communication and reporting skills, including the ability to present clear recommendations to senior finance leaders.
Experience analysing profitability across restaurants, locations, sales channels or business units.
Advantageous Requirements
The following qualifications and experience will be beneficial:
Professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or CA, or an MBA.
Experience in the restaurant, franchise, hospitality or multi-site retail industry.
Exposure to AI-assisted financial planning, predictive modelling, automated reporting or anomaly detection.
Experience using Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python or low-code automation tools.
Familiarity with Vena or another enterprise financial planning platform.
Experience with capital allocation, investment appraisal and liquidity forecasting.
These are listed as advantageous requirements rather than the stated minimum qualifications.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is particularly suited to experienced finance professionals who have worked in financial planning, commercial finance or financial analysis.
Candidates should be comfortable working with complex financial information, investigating business performance, preparing budgets and forecasts, and presenting findings to senior management.
Experience in restaurant operations, franchising or multi-market businesses would be an added advantage.
How to Apply for the Nando’s FP&A Manager Position
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Nando’s recruitment portal.
Application link:
Apply Online for Nando’s FP&A Manager – Partners Division
Application Steps
Open the official application link above.
Read through the vacancy details carefully to confirm that you meet the requirements.
Follow the instructions on the recruitment portal to submit your application.
Provide accurate personal, educational and employment information.
Upload your CV and any supporting documents requested by the recruitment system.
Review your information before submitting your application.
Closing date: 20 November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date. Do not wait until the final day to submit your application.
Employment Equity
Nando’s states that historically disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference. The company will also apply affirmative action principles in accordance with its Employment Equity Policy.
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