Job Description

The Role

The FP&A Specialist is integral to the Group Finance function, providing comprehensive financial analysis, strategic insights, and decision-support to senior leadership. This role ensures alignment between financial performance and corporate strategy, facilitating effective planning, forecasting, and performance management across the group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to evaluate business scenarios and support decision-making. Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods providing explanations for variances and recommending corrective actions. Provide management reporting with clear insights and recommendations. Analyse business performance trends, KPIs, and drivers of profitability. Partner with business units to support strategic initiatives and resource allocation. Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities. Consolidate financial information across entities/projects for group reporting. Develop and deliver presentations and reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong ability to interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Advanced skills in financial modelling and proficiency with financial software and ERP systems. Solid understanding of management reporting and business performance metrics. Analytical, detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving ability. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness. Ability to identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions. Effective communication and collaboration across departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (essential). Professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, CFA, CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA) advantageous. 5-7 years' experience in financial planning and analysis or related roles, with experience in group-level reporting and analysis. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling. Experience in the renewable energy sector or other capital-intensive industries.

CHARACTER & ATTRIBUTES

High integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Works effectively within cross-functional teams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders. Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes ownership of initiatives. Strong organisational and time management skills.

Employment Package Outline:

Salary:

Market-Related

Benefits:

Medical aid


Retirement contribution


Employee assistant programme


Professional development opportunities

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Performance bonus

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