Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis role is a crucial position responsible for spearheading the financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities within the organisation. This full-time position demands a proactive individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who is keen to learn and collaborate in order to drive business growth and profitability. Key responsibilities include leading the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, developing and maintaining robust financial models, and providing insightful analysis to support informed decision-making across the organisation. The successful candidate will also be accountable for the preparation and submission of financial and regulatory reporting to the South African Reserve Bank, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all returns. Collaboration with senior stakeholders will be essential to develop high-quality management information and insights that align with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Job Duties:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the organisation.
• Oversee monthly forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to aid decision-making.
• Challenge assumptions and provide independent analysis of business forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Produce monthly financial performance reporting for executive and board review.
• Analyse performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior years, highlighting key drivers.
• Provide commentary on financial risks and emerging trends.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, facilitating pricing and product development.
• Prepare and submit all required financial and regulatory returns to the South African Reserve Bank, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Perform reconciliations between SARB returns and financial records, maintaining robust controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes and support automation where necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in producing executive-level reporting with excellent communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder management and business partnering abilities.
• High attention to detail and dedication to data quality.
• Desirable experience in banking or financial services and familiarity with SARB reporting.
• Understanding of banking profitability, capital, and liquidity metrics.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the opportunity to play an integral part in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's distinctive culture, where innovative thinking is encouraged. It provides a collaborative environment designed to support the development of skills in financial planning and performance management. The organisation values professional growth and offers considerable opportunities for training and career advancement, enabling everyone to reach their full potential. This environment is built on a sense of belonging and inclusion, fostering a workspace where diverse talents are actively sought out, and innovation thrives.

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