Senior Specialist: Financial Forecasting & Analytics at BCX

Core Description

• Responsible for developing and maintaining advanced financial forecasting models across Finance Business Unit streams to support accurate budgeting, planning, and performance management.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Develop, validate, and maintain revenue and financial forecasting models across Finance Business Unit streams, including revenue, expenditure, cash flow, and financial performance indicators.
• Apply appropriate statistical techniques, time series analysis, and machine learning methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
• Deliver forecasting input into budgeting, planning, and financial review cycles in alignment with BCX financial governance processes.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytical reports to support financial performance monitoring and executive decision making.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights for non technical stakeholders within Finance and the wider business.
• Ensure compliance with BCX data governance standards and legislative requirements, including POPIA, through appropriate documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, contributing to capability development within the Finance analytics function.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Data Analysis
• Budget Forecasting
• Power BI
• Machine learning
• Data Governance

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Analysing
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Persuading & Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Job Match

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 7: 3 year Bachelors Degree in Data Science or related field

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

• NQF 8: Honours Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Finance or Data Science

Experience

• Minimum of 7 -10 years’ experience in advanced analytics, financial forecasting, or financial planning functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Finance Business Units with budgeting, forecasting, or performance analysis.
• Experience working in regulated and governance led environments.

Certifications

• Relevant Certification will be an advantage

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of control - 0
• Level of engagement - Interact with similar levels, Executive levels, and various stakeholder internal and external to BCX.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Non-Billable
• Hybrid Remote Worker