Financial Planning Analyst

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petroleum industry is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to manage budgeting and forecasting as well as Capex processes. The candidate will conduct variance analysis, provide insights via Power BI, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements. This role requires a postgraduate degree in finance and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant business experience.
• In-depth industry knowledge.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual long-term plans and budget packages.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies.
• Implement Capex controlling practices and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Education

Postgraduate degree in finance

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Domain: Finance

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Understanding of complex regulatory frameworks within the petroleum industry, with ongoing changes over the years

Experience in organizations with low profitability cultures, resulting in poor variance analysis across different business units

Activities

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you would be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Deliver annual long-term plans and budget packages aligned with group instructions, ensuring consistency with management decisions and business expectations.
• Collaborate with management and strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives; develop scenario analysis capabilities for multi-business stream activities.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budgets, and forecasts; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in evaluating company performance by analyzing financial and operational data, including ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models; support the development of financial models and data analytics tools.

CAPEX

• Implement Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance with group policies.
• Create and maintain investment structures for affiliates; load budgets on SAP according to approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA), managing 10% tolerance adjustments.
• Assist in preparing annual Capex budgets and rolling long-term plans (LTP).
• Produce monthly Capex reporting packs with clear, concise analysis; communicate explanations for variances to the Board, MANCOM, and Head Office.
• Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting planning and Capex control.

HSEQ

• Manage and minimize HSE risks by ensuring compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment and contribute positively to HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• Identify and enforce HSE competency requirements within the area of responsibility.

Candidate Profile

A Financial Planning Analyst should possess:

• A postgraduate degree in finance, with 5 to 7 years of relevant business experience and in-depth industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive understanding of functional interactions across the entire company.
• Knowledge of TotalEnergies Group reporting rules.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including advanced Excel, database skills, and financial modeling abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English, which is the working language.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the criteria will be considered without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.