Business Modeller (YPDP) at Volkswagen Group South Africa

We are looking at placing a Young Professional in our Corporate Strategy Division. 

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Developing Financial & Business Models for Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility of business opportunities for decision making by the Board of Management
• Understanding manipulating and interpreting financial data and commercial documentation and reports, drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Identifying concepts for alternative business models for alternative revenue streams.
• Working with Service Provider (SP) & internal resources to develop quantitative business modelling to tools to assess pre-feasibility of alternative revenue projects.
• Working with other teams to align data models definition.
• Developing required business structures for new business revenue streams.
• Analysing market scenarios and opportunities, conduct feasibility studies and present proposals on alternative revenue streams including Mobility Solutions.
• Supporting and assisting management in the smooth implementation of new business modelling projects and corporate strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa in accordance with the approved budget and timing.
• Supporting the corporate Strategy Manager in the Development of Mobility Service offering for Africa and bespoke services including development of the roll-out requirements for Africa for project implementation
• Supporting Corporate Strategy Manager with the deliverables required to achieve the Company’s developed Strategy which may include additional non-core tasks
• Responsible for project management pertaining to financial modelling and running cross functional teams and input where required
• Staying up to date with latest business trends

Education and Experience    

• BCom in Finance or Economics/ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) /MBA (with any undergrad)
• 2-3 years Financial & Business Modelling experience

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    

• Business Modelling skills
• Excellent Computer skills (MS Office, outlook etc.)
• Proven analytical skills
• Ability to present and communicate effectively at all levels
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently
• Must be a self-starter, highly engaged and self-driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be able to run meetings
• Ability to run modelling projects and cross functional team members