Finance & Strategy Leader for Data Monetisation & Growth

Mtn Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage financial modeling, budgeting, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in corporate finance, particularly in data-led business settings. Responsibilities include developing financial models, managing budgets, and advising on investment evaluations. A Bachelor's degree in finance is required, and advanced certifications are advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years in corporate finance, budgeting, or commercial finance roles, preferably in digital, platform, or data-led business settings.
• Management experience is preferred.
• Certifications in Financial Analytics or FP&A are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for data products and service bundles.
• Manage bottom-up budgets aligned to product roadmaps.
• Create dashboards to track KPIs and conduct variance analysis.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Data-Informed Decision-Making

Adaptive Controls & Governance

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Influence

Insightful Reporting

Financial Lifecycle Ownership

Education

4-year Bachelor's degree in finance

Chartered Accountant

MBA or similar postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Financial modelling tools

BI platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

A prominent telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage financial modeling, budgeting, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in corporate finance, particularly in data-led business settings. Responsibilities include developing financial models, managing budgets, and advising on investment evaluations. A Bachelor's degree in finance is required, and advanced certifications are advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a dynamic team.