Financial Planning Analyst - South Africa
Role Overview An exciting opportunity exists for a candidate to join our Finance team to drive our company’s financial analysis and forecasting agenda. The Financial Planning Analyst position will partner and provide financial support to the rest of the business focusing on forecasting and variance analysis, along with the ad hoc financial reporting and analysis working with the BI team. Forecasting and reporting are reviewed with senior leadership to provide guidance on opportunities, and risks, and to support key business decisions. The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems. The candidate will be required to be detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial data and analysis. Responsibilities End-to-end ownership of forecast/budgeting performance, and variance analysis providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisionsForward planning – All financial and key performance indicator results associated with forecasts, budgets, and longer-term outlooks, including analysis and presentationsReviewing performance – Preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports and analysis to understand financial and key performance indicator trends compared to targets and challenge the status quo. Provide commentary to senior managementMaintain monthly KPIs for and provide timely advice on finance/business-related decisionsAssisting in developing and managing cost-effective business processes and policies including interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures/operationsKeeping informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in business planning and management accountingEnsuring that financial management policies and procedures adhere to internal and external standardsEngage with business HOD’s in the various strategic projects being undertaken in their respective areas to ensure projects are delivered as per planned timelinesDevelop, maintain, and distribute financial models as requiredAssist/prepare ad-hoc consolidated financial information and/or reports requested by executive management Person Profile The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience: CA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (or equivalent), 3 years’ experience in a similar roleProven track record of developing and implementing budget/forecasting models, including cash flow managementAdvanced financial modeling skillsGood knowledge of accounting principlesExpert in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel with some exper https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?urlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8yOTUxMDM1MjQyP3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid1305126&xid2951035242
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