Financial Planning & Analysis(FP&A) Analyst at Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

JOB PURPOSE & DIMENSION:

• To assist the Group FP&A Manager with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. Prepare and provide accurate information on all documentation and reports. Drive automation. Compliance with company policies and procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Forecasting:

• Prepare periodic Group forecasts
• Evaluate results and test for reasonableness
• Provide explanations for major variances
• Maintain and improve forecast models

 Annual Budget:

• Budget prepared within set timelines and guidelines
• Prepare reports and performance analysis
• Assist with commentary and presentations

 Reporting and performance analysis:

• Monthly, board, half year, year end and ad hoc.
• Prepare reports and performance analysis for group results for the period under review.
• Assist with commentary and presentations

 Decision support and advisory service:

• Handle ad hoc queries and requests from Management.
• Investigate query/issue, report and assist where required

Process improvement

• Drive automation and process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy

REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom or relevant tertiary qualification. Preferably CIMA qualified.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Good computer literacy in Microsoft applications especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in QlikView, Adaptive insights and Power BI an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of key business processes and practices.
• Analytical and good problem-solving ability; Accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Methodical and meticulous; Ability to function independently and within a team
• Logical thinking; Good numeric ability;
• Deadline driven.