Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Financial Planning and analysis department.
  
• Familiarity with Excel.
  
• Good understanding of Systems and Core Accounting Concepts.
  
• Strong negotiation skills.
  
• Minimum of Bachelors in Finance, Accounting and or related fields.
  
• Chartered Accountant (ICAN or a similar Professional Body)
  
• Experience working with sizeable ERPs like Dynamics NAV, SAP.
  

• Responsible for preparing and coordinating the annual budgeting process, for P or L, Cash flow, with variance analysis versus relevant bases.
  
• Managing cash flow forecast models, variance analysis of Topline and Bottomline, and other financial performance tools.
  
• Managing the Rolling Forecast for P or L and Cashflow, while delivering in line with the applicable timelines.
  
• Deliver Strategic Business Planning Cycles, in line with the strategic business objectives, looking forward to improving the sustainability and growth objectives of SBC.
  
• Continuous engagement with the relevant teams to ensure forecast accuracy are at acceptable limits, while improving the information pipeline YoY.
  
• Performing ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making, producing forward-looking financial models, offer strategic guidance, and provide actionable insights to drive growth and operational efficiencies.
  
• Evaluate and forecast the financial viability and financial impact of expansion opportunities and new initiatives.
  
• Assist with month-end close processes liaising with accounting to assemble accurate financials for management reporting.
  
• Analyze and interpret financial results compared to budgets, forecasts and other benchmarks as may be relevant. Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports and dashboards for senior management.