A global leading Financial Services company is seeking a Senior Advisor: FP&A to join their established finance team in Johannesburg. This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact by directing key aspects of the Group Financial Planning and Analysis function, ensuring all planning, forecasting, and managerial objectives are met across multiple business units.
\n\tYou will work closely with executive management, finance teams both locally and internationally, and various internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional results. The environment is multicultural, highly collaborative, and performance-driven, providing you with the chance to grow your expertise while contributing to strategic business decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting where your analytical skills and commitment to excellence are valued, this position promises both professional growth and rewarding challenges.<\/p>\n
Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Advisor: FP&A<\/p>\n
\tMinimum relevant BCom degree
\n\tHonours \/ CIMA \/ other professional qualification (advantageous)
\n\tMinimum 6 years\u2019 relevant FP&A experience
\n\tIndustry experience: FMCG\/Manufacturing (preferred)
\n\tProven track record of change implementation and process improvement
\n\tBusiness partnering experience (essential)
\n\tManagement experience (essential)<\/p>\n
Key duties for the Senior Advisor: FP&A<\/p>\n
\tManaging 4-5 people
\n\tConsolidate input from various team members to ensure accurate information is shared and presented while mentoring colleagues to deliver outstanding results.
\n\tCollaborate with the FP&A director to implement continuous improvement initiatives that elevate the FP&A function to best practice standards.
\n\tRespond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information by applying problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
\n\tContribute actively to margin expansion and revenue growth through insightful financial analysis and recommendations.
\n\tMotivate the team during pressurised periods by assisting with prioritisation of deliverables and fostering a supportive atmosphere.
\n\tDirect specific aspects of the business function to achieve comprehensive planning, forecasting, and managerial reporting objectives across the group.
\n\tDevelop detailed analyses based on metrics to evaluate financial and operational performance for enterprise-wide cross-functional projects.
\n\tEstablish systems that enforce best practice business planning throughout the organisation.
\n\tIdentify and investigate potential inefficiencies or risks encountered by the business using financial and operational performance metrics.
\n\tPartner with executive management during all forecasting and budgeting exercises, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.<\/p>\n
Key skills<\/p>\n
\tStrong business partnering with other divisions i.e. Sales \u2013 NB
\n\tBusiness acumen & problem solving
\n\tLeadership, coaching and mentoring skills
\n\tAdvanced Excel skills and PowerPoint skills
\n\tMature, well-balanced and confident personality who is self-driven, highly motivated and energetic
\n\tResults driven
\n\tInnovative\/creative
\n\tInterpersonal savvy
\n\tAbility to work independently while proactively collaborating with colleagues across departments.
\n\tExceptional speed and accuracy with figures combined with meticulous attention to detail.
\n\tStrong planning and organising abilities
\n\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills facilitating clear interactions at all levels of the organisation.<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.robertwalters.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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