Marketing Coordinator

GAP Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Planning and Analyst Manager to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This role involves acting as a business partner to leadership, providing critical insights through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. You'll be responsible for developing financial models and offering strategic recommendations that drive business performance. If you have a strong background in finance with a knack for data analysis and strategic planning, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide scenario planning and strategic recommendations to the leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain the group financial model, including forecasting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Qualified CA

Tools

SQL

Access

Job description

Group Financial Planning and Analyst Manager

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Salary: Highly Attractive Salary Package

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

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 5-8 years of experience in a financial analyst role or 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.