Financial Planning and Analytics Specialist OverviewReference2000482806SalaryZAR/annumJob Location- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- MidrandJob TypePermanentPosted12 January 2024Closing date29 Feb 2024 23:59Role AccountabilityThe planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis of financials for all business units across the Company's HQ division. FP&A supports a company's principal business decisions and financial performance. Focuses explicitly on the future financial standing and operational efficiencies of the company. Including financial insights on planning, budgeting, scenario planning, financial forecasting, financial modelling and pricing.Responsibilities Daily IncludePartner with executive management team in forecasting and budgeting exercisesDelivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis on the performance of Easy HQGathers and integrates information from finance function to deliver insightful management information, supporting long term plans, budgets and forecasts processes for Easy HQOrchestrates and delivers reporting for tracking of strategic objectives and commercial initiativesSupport BU's by Analysing financial and operational information to identify and interpret trends for senior managementEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and finance practicesFinancial PlanningAnalyse historical and forecasted business segment results, including revenue, cost categories, and profitability trendsWork closely with finance functions and central financial planning to ensure that business follows the proper planning process, deliverables are achieved, and proper accounting is appliedSupport the BU Financial Managers in identifying best way to allocate resources in order to maximise value generation and cost efficiencyIdentify risks and opportunities and explain underlying assumptions and business financial models supporting the delivery of the budget targetsReview/monitor and report on BU performance targets to deliver business success.Business IntelligenceOversee aspects of Group Business Intelligence function to achieve planning, forecasting, and managerial reporting objectivesFacilitate / Provide insightful management information with strong focus on anticipating and managing monthly/quarterly results, and on management actionsDevelop business cases for strategic projectsDevelop analyses using metrics to evaluate financial and operational performance for cross-functional projectsIdentify and investigate potential inefficiencies and risks based on financial and operational metricsReportingPrepare monthly financial analysis and commentary focusing on trend and variance analysis and providing actionable insight and recommendationsWork alongside the Financial Director and BU Financial Managers to maintain and enhance monthly operational reporting to the executive management team, providing insightful information incorporating:- Performance tracking of business unit objectives and initiativesKey operational metrics.#J-18808-Ljbffr