Group Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

Group Financial Planning and Analyst ManagerHighly Attractive Salary Package Location: Johannesburg, GautengPurpose
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 accounting5-8 years of experience in a financial analyst role/strategic planningQualified 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#J-18808-Ljbffr