Snr Spec: Capital & Investment at BCX

Core Description

• Synthesise data through the creation and running of analytical models based on critical business questions in relation to the cost-benefit of capital and investments into BCX. Identify strategies to improve long-term capital optimisation. Apply advanced analytics to assemble data sets from diverse sources, test hypotheses, discover actionable insights, and predict outcomes that will assist the BCX to optimise return on investment

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Align to the BP&A strategy and enable end-to-end, scalable, efficient processes for data analysis, model development, validation and implementation with regard to M&A, capital and investment optimisation and management.
• Work across the entire organisation, integrating across multiple business processes, technologies and client areas.
• Develop the capabilities, frameworks and models needed to provide the analytics linked to capital and investments, and as a result, guide leaders with the data required to improve business decisions.
• Use a wide range of tools for process analysis and requirement development and documentation, specifically related to order management
• Create analytical models based on critical business questions and provide actionable insights that will assist BCX to optimise return on investment
• Analyse projects and investments that typically involve multiple systems, new technologies, significant business impact and risk, and multiple stakeholders who may have competing and/or conflicting needs.
• Perform risk assessment and develop contingency plans with possible alternatives and recommendations when unanticipated situations arise
• Provide advice and guidance in the integration of external insights into modelling capability, looking at BCX relative to the market.
• Compile and submit reports that are easy to use and understand, and in a visually appropriate manner in order to enable management to identify problems, grey areas and pockets of excellence in order to initiate the appropriate action, adjust resources and offer support where required.
• Recommend investments in new tools or the adoption of new processes/methodologies.

Core Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Interpreting data; Providing insights; Articulating information; Generating ideas Reporting
• Capital and Investment; CAPEX

Core Behavioural Competencies

•  Developing and implementing strategy
• Directing People
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Pursuing Goals
• Producing Output
• Upholding Standards

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Accounting
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Qualification preferred or advantage
Experience

• 7 years of experience developing analytical models, linkage research and applying judgment to data to support decision-making

or

• If the highest qualification is grade 12, 9 years of experience with additional 2 years on management level is required

Certifications

• CA (SA) Chartered Accountant (Preferred)
• Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry