This is a strategic role based in the Corporate Office. The job holder will support the Corporate Finance team in managing the finance planning & analysis function by providing clear, accurate and insightful business/financial analysis to executive management. The Job holder will also contribute to business planning and be included in project work and or specialist ad hoc reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly and quarterly financial performances of group of companies with Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
• Prepare variance analysis and recommendations on monthly financial statements from business units compared to budget and last year.
• Provide insights to management by preparing reports; presentations of findings, analyzes, and recommendations.
• Develop commentary on analysis and reports, as required, and to present to the company’s executive leadership.
• Analyze financial and non-financial information and macroeconomic factors to produce insights of business performance, industry and economic conditions for decision making.
• Responsible for preparing and executing the planning and forecasting activities to ensure proper recording of annual budget plans and forecasts in consolidation tool.
• Provide analytical support as required to various cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, financial models, and dashboards.
• Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Preferably – Professionally Qualified – CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience with fast-paced business environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive manner.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English; strong oral and written communication skills.
• A high proficiency and expertise in Business intelligence and consolidation tools, MS Excel and PowerPoint are also essential