FP&A Senior Data Analyst (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Are you highly analytical, with exceptional problem‑solving skills and a passion for precision? If yes, a leading global creative powerhouse is looking for a Group FP&A Senior Data Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will support the end-to-end implementation of a new FP&A and reporting platform (Planful, Vena) and optimize reporting processes across the Group. You will report to the Group Commercial Finance Manager, collaborate with finance systems teams, external vendors and regional finance leaders to deliver a successful rollout and adoption of the new tool.

POSITION INFO:

This role involves:
Enabling the implementation of FP&A tool to further streamline current month-end, forecasting, budgeting processes
Partnering effectively with the systems/IT team and external vendors to translate finance requirements into system solutions, ensuring technical delivery supports business needs
Issuing resolution and risk management
Designing and delivering training programs for finance teams and stakeholders, supporting smooth rollout and effective use of the system
Executing detailed cleansing, structuring, and preparation of financial datasets
Ensuring accurate data migration, validation, and reconciliation against external reports and existing FP&A system, source system input and past Board Decks

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 8+ years in finance or FP&A, with proven experience implementing FP&A/ERP systems
Strong understanding of financial statements and FP&A processes.
Exposure to multinational environments and complex reporting structures
Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
Knowledgeable of Power BI or other BI tools (non-negotiable)
AI-native mindset: comfortable leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance reporting, analysis, and build/aid process efficiency

Qualification:
BCom Accounting (or similar)


Contact OKUHLE POKILE on , quoting the Ref: CTF022516.

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