Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Location: PE/Gqeberha (6-month contract)

Salary: R45,000 to R50,000 per month, commensurate with qualification and experience

INTRODUCTION COEGA BIOMASS CENTRE

Coega Biomass Centre (CBC) is an industrial-scale pellet factory based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). CBC produces wood pellets and wood chips to be used as a sustainable and renewable fuel both in South Africa and in Europe. In March 2024, pellet production started.

The pellets and chips are made from Alien Invasive Trees, pine, eucalyptus, and acacia. These trees are harvested and collected on 15-25 different sites. All feedstock material is 100% FSC certified. Most of the sites are part of CBC’s own FSC group scheme. Some sites are FSC-certified plantations and/or sawmills. After harvesting on the FSC group scheme sites, CBC has the obligation to manage and control the regrowth (land rehabilitation) of the alien invasive trees for 5 years.

ROLE DELIVERABLES

Position Description:

At Coega Biomass Centre, we are currently seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) analyst. This role is crucial in providing financial insights and analyses that support strategic decision-making across the company. The FP&A Analyst will play a significant part in the budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance monitoring processes. This position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure alignment between financial plans and overarching business goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying emerging trends, and presenting actionable strategies to the Financial Director aimed at enhancing our financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance based on historical data and market trends.
• Create and maintain financial models to assess various scenarios and their potential impacts.
• Analyse financial statements, KPIs, and variances to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Financial Director, highlighting key findings and insights.
• Assist in developing long-term financial plans and strategies.
• Gather, clean, and analyze financial data from various sources to support decision-making.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the potential impact of various factors on financial performance.
• Monitor and analyze cash flow, identifying potential shortages and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and provide relevant insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial planning and analysis.

Required Skills:

• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining financial models using Excel.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify and report to the Financial Director to resolve financial issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to understand the bigger picture and how financial decisions impact the overall business strategy.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BCom Accounting, or a related major, completed CIMA or studying towards completion.
• Must have at least 5 years of financial planning experience.
• Must have strong Excel skills.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic and growing team, please submit your resume and cover letter to Email your CV to gwen.landman@coegabiomass.co.za.

Coega Biomass Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks.

Employment Type: Contract