FP&A Analyst

About the role

The role of the Finance Team is to provide a high quality financial service to ensure business performance is optimized. The Finance business unit is responsible for the management of all financial aspects of the Africa business operations including the medical assistance centre, the flight desk and all other related activities

The role of the cluster focussed Analyst is to communicate insight to influence decision makers at all levels of the Region objectively. The cluster focussed Analyst will provide business and support functions within the cluster with information that is relevant and will play a central role in analysing the impact of proposed decisions on preserving or creating value for the company.

Key responsibilities

Planning

• Provide input into the regional budget guidelines and drive the budget process at Cluster/Country level.
• Engage with all relevant stakeholders to develop detailed bottom up forecast and budgets in line with regional and corporate requirements.
• Consolidate and assess accuracy of data received from countries within the Cluster.
• Routinely perform scenario planning to inform management’s decisions about the Clusters strategy and the actions to implement the same.

Reporting & Business Analysis

• Ensure the accurate analytical allocation of all accounting entries within the Cluster.
• Work closely with the Financial Control team in each country within the Cluster to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all information reported for the Cluster
• Supervise the consolidation and ensure the accuracy of data loaded in Cognos for the Cluster.

Investment Appraisal

• Analyse the new business financial models and assist management to invest in projects that preserve or add value to the organization.
• Perform post implementation review with the Cluster sales team to ensure that business model is implemented as intended.

Required Work Experience

• 4+ years’ experience working with Sage X3
• 3+ years’ experience working with data and analytics projects.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban).
• Exposure to a global multicultural environment, dealing with multiple contacts from different geographical areas.