BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Finance Manager- JHB role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis, and monthly performance reporting to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will utilize HFM, ESSBASE, and VIP for financial consolidation and analysis, ensuring compliance and delivering actionable financial insights to senior management and stakeholders. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 8+ years of FP&A experience, and proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management and advanced Excel.
Job Title: Finance Manager- JHB Company: Optimal Growth Technologies
Description
We are in search of an experienced and analytical financial manager to join our finance team with a strong emphasis on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will be tasked with preparing budget forecasts, conducting margin analyses, utilizing HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), ESSbase & VIP, and generating detailed monthly performance reports to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Group Duties
• Oversee and enhance the Business group’s financial reporting processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Establish, implement, and maintain a robust budgeting and forecasting system that delivers precise projections for revenue and expenditures, enabling management to make well-informed decisions.
• Margin Analysis: Perform in-depth margin analysis to detect trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement, contributing to profitability optimization.
• HFM Expertise: Use Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis. Ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Monthly Performance Reporting: Prepare thorough monthly performance reports, incorporating variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive summaries to provide financial performance insights.
• Financial Analysis and Modeling: Employ advanced financial modeling techniques to examine various financial scenarios and outcomes. Offer recommendations based on financial analysis to support business growth and efficiency.
• Compliance and Control: Guarantee adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures to reflect changes in the business environment or regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with various departments to gather input for budgeting and forecasting. Present financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and board members, providing clear and actionable insights.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function. Implement best practices in FP&A to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Partner with the leadership team to develop and refine short- to long-term financial and strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and promoting sustainable growth.
• Operational and Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of financial and operational results to understand the company’s financial health, identifying key trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Budget Collaboration and Evaluation: Manage rolling forecasts under various scenarios to provide a continuously updated financial outlook, facilitating agile and informed decision-making. Ensure accurate and timely uploading of financial data into the VIP system, maintaining data integrity for analysis and strategic planning. Develop comprehensive models to project the company’s long-term growth, considering external and internal factors impacting performance. Collaborate with department leaders to evaluate historical budgets and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, aligning them with the company’s strategic and operational objectives.
Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience:
• Analytical mindset • Team player attitude • Strong people skills • Ability to handle change • Advanced analytical abilities • In-depth knowledge of the company and industry • Compelling communication skills • Financial acumen • Expertise in managing multiple stakeholders • Advanced proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), ESSBASE, VIP, and SAGE X3 • Extensive experience in financial and business analysis • Experience in financial strategic planning • Experience in managing financial information and reporting
Required Technical/Professional Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) (desirable) • Hons. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis • Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and advanced Excel skills
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