Job Description

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of the

Finance Analyst

will be to manage the consolidation of daily intra-month and fortnightly financial forecasts. You will be expected to work with accuracy and meet deadlines while identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements. The role demands strong technical abilities to handle complex Excel models and large data sets effectively.

Collaboration with both local and remote colleagues in the UK and South Africa is key to success in this role. You will work closely with Operational teams to review, challenge, and provide insights into the models, and will play a crucial part in understanding variances between actuals and forecasts.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Note: Additional duties may be assigned not specifically addressed in this description.

Administer, analyze, and provide insights on financial forecasts. Manage the 'daily flash' forecast process, coordinating with Operations to consolidate client-level templates and ensure they are accurately updated. Timely escalate any data gaps or material movements in the forecast. Administer and maintain the Latest View Forecast (full-year forecast). Load and review Flash and LVF forecasts in the Board BI system. Prepare and develop Ad-Hoc reports in Board BI. Review financial forecasts against actuals at month-end. Support the Finance leadership team as required.

Technical Skills

Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel, including complex formulas (IF, Lookups), data manipulation, model building, charts, and pivot tables. Proficiency in other Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 is advantageous. Familiarity with technology tools like Board visual analytics, PowerBI, or similar is a plus.

Competencies and Specific Skills

Strong ownership and accountability. Commercially driven with a keen business acumen. People-focused with the ability to motivate others. Achievement-oriented with a results-driven mindset. Superior analytical skills and attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Excellent reasoning, judgment, and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and presentation skills. Solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Education and Specific Training

Relevant degree in Accounting or Business.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar finance role. Experience in building Excel-based data models and handling large data sets.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person