Time left to apply End Date: December 6, 2024 (8 days left to apply)
Job requisition id JR102454
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The Finance Business Analyst will be responsible for driving and delivering the streamlining and automation of the finance reporting landscape across the Pick n Pay Group. The role requires a strong knowledge of finance, including finance operations, frameworks, and regulatory requirements, together with an aptitude for technology. The Finance Business Analyst is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, digitise reports (management accounts, budgets, and forecasts) in a way that creates value for the stakeholders, working closely with the Group's IT teams as well as core business finance functions.
This role will help to implement a new and ambitious digital roadmap within the organization through the delivery of a strategic digital programme of change, with scope to make positive changes to our processes and ways of working.
Minimum requirements Finance related discipline / CA (SA), with IT / computer science advantageous1-3 years post-qualification experience and proven track record in the implementation of digitisation initiatives and streamliningTechnology knowledge, e.g. SharePoint, Power BI, Power automate, Tableau, Excel/VBA advantageousRetail industry knowledgeCompetencies Strong communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to convey complex technical concepts in a simple and understandable mannerStrong leadership and interpersonal skills – must have the ability to manage and influence teams, even when they do not report to him/her, conflict resolution skills, collaborationHighly motivated, results orientated and self-directed individualHigh energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spiritStrong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and a common-sense approach to problem solving in a high-pressure environmentProblem solving and analytical skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to think from a "big picture" perspectiveProcess improvementProject managementCreativity and innovationStrong understanding of financial systems and reporting toolsData analysis and interpretation i.e., the ability to collect, analyse and interpret financial dataBusiness acumenKey responsibilities Drive digital transformation initiatives across the organisation, leveraging technology to enhance business strategy and processes by deep diving into the finance processes within the Group's business units to identify streamlining and automation requirementsIdentify opportunities for improvement of data accessibility, limiting manual processes, adopting best-practice, and ensuring alignment across the organisationUnlocking value from reporting systems and improving customer experienceDigitisation of management reports, planning and forecasting processes and the underlying processes supporting these functions ensuring accuracy and relevanceAbility to translate and document the finance related digital needs of the businessCreate structured end-to-end roadmaps for implementation, including milestones and dependencies, and ensure cohesive stakeholder management across the businessBe part of the project team, implementing new digital tools and platforms including the overall change management process of communication, adoption and support of these new technologiesManage the governance of the finance master data hierarchies (profit centre and general ledger), access control and system packagesPerform impact analysis on reports for master data changes, testing and implementing reportsDocument and drive the alignment of finance data definitions and data sets to be agreed with internal stakeholders (example, sales, gross margin)Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating innovation and transformation across the organisationPromote a culture of continuous improvementKeep abreast of new trends and best practiceClosing date: 05 December 2024 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Discover who we are
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