Group Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

Set Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international software company is seeking a Group Financial Planning and Analyst Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing strategic insights and financial recommendations to enhance business performance across the organization. You will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, working closely with leadership teams to support decision-making with comprehensive financial reports. If you have a strong background in finance, a knack for data analysis, and a passion for strategic planning, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in a financial analyst role or strategic planning.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide scenario planning and strategic recommendations to leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain group financial models and manage the annual budget process.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Data Synthesis

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SQL

Access

Job description

Group Financial Planning and Analyst Manager

Highly Attractive Salary Package

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Purpose

An international software company has an excellent career opportunity for a Group Finance Planning and Analyst Manager, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The Group Financial Planning and Analyst Manager is a business partner to the entire organization providing scenario planning and strategic recommendations to business units based on insights and financial findings. They are responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as assisting leadership teams with financial reports that provide a basis for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to the leadership teams by providing scenario planning and strategic recommendations to the business.
• Gather, compile, and analyse financial data from various businesses across the group to provide reports that offer data-driven responses to managerial inquiries. Where appropriate, make recommendations to improve business performance
• Develop and maintain group financial model, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting. Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling for senior leadership teams.
• Support project analysis, including business case development, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
• Manage the annual budget process
• Provide forecasts and views on the strategic direction of the company from a financial viewpoint.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 5-8 years of experience in in a financial analyst role / strategic planning
• Qualified CA (would be an advantage)
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL, Access, etc