Planning And Management Reporting Accountant - Tfg Finance Coe - Cape Town

TFG Finance and Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning and Management Reporting Accountant to join their Finance Centre of Excellence. In this pivotal role, you will support financial analysis and CFO presentations, ensuring the accuracy of consolidated planning and forecasting results. You will collaborate closely with senior executives to enhance management reporting and automate processes, driving a proactive culture within the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative financial strategies while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience with SAP BPC and management reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Budgeting System (BPC) for accurate financial updates.
• Collaborate with teams to automate management reporting and insights.

Skills

Retail Industry Knowledge

Analytical Abilities

Business Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Independence

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.Com or equivalent relevant Business or Finance degree

CA(SA) or CIMA

Tools

SAP BPC

Analysis for Office

Job description

Planning and Management Reporting Accountant

The Planning and Management Reporting Accountant will support the Finance Centre of Excellence team in all areas relating to financial analysis and CFO presentations.

This role is responsible for the analysis and preparation of the consolidated planning and forecasting financial results presentations. This role will work closely with the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting to provide meaningful analysis of monthly and forecasting results to the CFO and find innovative ways of presenting the results.

The role will also take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that the business updates their Budgets correctly, accurately, and timeously.

In addition, the role will explore opportunities to enhance and automate management reporting and planning, apply improvements, and advise on corrective actions. This will be in collaboration with the Finance Systems and Projects team.

Job Requirements

Skills and attributes

• Good understanding of the retail industry
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Problem-solving abilities
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
• Basic SAP BPC and Analysis for Office experience preferable
• Previous management reporting experience preferable

Qualification

• B.Com or equivalent relevant Business or Finance degree
• CA(SA) (CIMA will be considered)

Key Performance Areas

• Take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that the business updates their Budgets correctly, accurately, and timeously.
• Work closely with the statutory and management reporting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Development and execution of standardised models, templates and processes for planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accurately and timeously the consolidated Group planning, budgets and forecast information as required for the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting’s approval.
• Identify, analyse and review budget variances and forecasts to identify trends, and provide support and insights to all divisions.
• Work closely with the Finance Projects and Systems Manager to automate management reporting and create predictive analytical insights and scenario planning to drive a proactive culture.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.