The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience. Join Africa’s most loved storyteller! Purpose of the Position: Responsible for supporting directors and heads of departments in planning and reporting and analysis of results. Key Performance Objectives Perform Financial Planning and Analysis Facilitate the budget and forecast process for the Business Unit and ensure it aligns with objectives Proactively partner with the business to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve performance and ensure that change initiatives are implemented Prepare monthly, interim and year-end reporting packs for divisions and company, including financial performance and variance analyses of actuals against plans, forecasts, prior periods etc. Develop financial models (3-way financial statement models and scenario specific models) and non-financial models based on macro and micro factors to assess viability of strategic initiatives and undertake scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis Continuous improvement of existing models built with refinement for changes in drivers and technological enablers Recommending and implementing processes for improvements to budgets and forecast practices. Analyse historical information to build financial models and to prepare budgets and forecast information based on financial, operational and industry-related metrics Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators Develop dashboards and reporting tools for performance tracking Provide meaningful ad hoc financial analysis, including modelling activities for commercial transactions, as required Participate in business unit financial and operational projects as required Attend monthly finance meetings for results review Work with corporate data analytics team to set up and further improve reporting for the business unit Work with the shared services, data analytics and revenue assurance team to develop tools, recons and models (e.g. revenue reasonability models) for analyzing month-end revenues to inform budget and forecasts Budget and forecast of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flows Budgeting for *** to enable detailed analysis and commentary 24 month Treasury cash flow forecasts 24 month rolling forecasts of Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement Initiation and approval of SGA expenses to confirm validity and availability of budget Qualifications CA (SA) with Big 4 audit firm articles Experience / Skills Minimum 5 - 8 years post article relevant experience in a similar role Experience in complex financial modelling for revenue and costs is essential Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules SAP system experience Advanced excel skills #J-18808-Ljbffr