Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

The successful candidate will identify and investigate potential inefficiencies / risks encountered by the business based on financial and operational performance metrics. This includes the development of models / analysis to provide Senior & Executive management with business insights into the activities and operational issues / opportunities impacting their business.

Minimum Requirements:

• CA (SA)
• 7 – 10 years post-articles experience within a medium to large enterprise
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience heading up and managing a group reporting function
• Sound knowledge of budgeting & forecasting principles
• Hyperion and ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills would be an advantage
• A strong background in identifying and recommending new practices / methods of business operations and performance analysis and metrics

Main Performance Areas (Responsibilities) in summary - (not limited to):

• Group Reporting and Analysis
• Business analysis
• Performance Analysis
• Establish and maintain appropriate reporting and analysis
• Analyze financial and operational information to identify trends and interpret data for Senior & Executive management
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the annual operating budgets, capital expenditure plan as well as strategic three-year plan.
• Mentoring
• Process management
• Prepare management reporting to measure business performance against various metrics being product profitability, customer profitability, pricing, competitor activity and data optimization and utilization.
• Drive meaningful MI and analyses for business decisions
• Manage the South Africa and Africa Subsidiaries payroll function, which includes all aspects of payroll and headcount forecasting and actuals.
• Work closely with technology organization to maintain and improve on MIS data to improve business intelligence and effectively manage the various information sources to meet and improve on business requirements

Taking the next step in your career means that you are one step closer to the position you desire. Should you have relative experience, and you meet the necessary requirements, please apply for this role ASAP!

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For more information, contact:

Recruitment Consultant: Ariella Eschur

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