SUMMARY:
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – “R” Market related – Cape Town – Start asap – Open to all Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – “R” Market related – Cape Town – Start asap – Open to all

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the Travel and Tourism industry has an exciting opportunity for a FP&A Manager to join their Finance team to drive the financial analysis and forecasting agenda.

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for providing financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support to the business and providing ad hoc financial reporting and analysis working with the BI team. This includes analysing financial data, creating financial models, and providing recommendations to management for decision making.

The role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting systems. You will be required to be detail-orientated and naturally analytical, excelling at showcasing logical thinking when compiling, analysing, and presenting financial data and analysis.

Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• End-to-end ownership of forecast / budgeting, performance, and variance analysis, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis and insights to guide the business on strategic decisions.
• Analyse financial data and create financial models to support decision making.
• Provide input and analysis into pricing and other commercial decisions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial forecasts and budgets.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to management.
  • Identify trends and variances in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in the preparation of board presentations and other financial reports.
    • Collaborate with other departments and functional teams to gather information and support decision making.
    • Continuously improve financial planning and analysis processes.

Skills

• Ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
  • Must be pro-active with ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
  • Flexible and innovation hungry, embracing change positively.
    • Right attitude and passion for the role: exhibit enthusiasm and a can-do attitude about work and deliverables.
    • Passionate about Positive Impact, conservation, and sustainability
    • CA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (or equivalent);
    • 3+ years’ experience in similar role;
      • Proven track record of developing and implementing budget / forecasting models, including cash flow management;
      • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
      • Advanced financial modelling skills;
      • Good knowledge of accounting principles;
      • Expert in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel with some experience in PowerPoint;
      • PowerBI experience will be beneficial to the role; and
      • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Minimum requirements:

If you meet all the above requirements please email your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your qualification and ID to

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