Finance & Planning Analyst/Manager - Canada - SYSPRO Proprietary Limited

Description

Group Finance Planning and Analyst Manager


Department:
Finance


Employment Type:
Full Time

Location:
SA | Johannesburg
Description

The Group Finance 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.

Key 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
Qualified CA (would be an advantage)


Essential Experience:
~5-8 years of experience in in a financial analyst role/strategic planning


Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners.
Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL, Access, etc.
Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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