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Job Description

• The purpose of the Decision Support Analyst is to drive business value to our internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities 

• Business analytics Work closely with business stakeholders to drive business efficiency and enhancing business decisions by using data.Monitor and analyse real-time and historic data to identify trends, issues and/or opportunities.  Identify opportunities for advanced analytics and automated decision solutions.Enhance the use of data, reports and analytical tools for decision making by educating and influencing stakeholders.
• Decision Support Solutions Work closely with the business to identify opportunities for monitoring and decision support solutions.Gather requirements, design and implement decision support solutions.Work closely with the data team and information and analytics architect to implement data solutions in the data warehouse.Work with the advanced analytics team to develop appropriate predictive analytics solutions.Work with IT, business and data science to implement embedded automated decision solutions.
• New business functionality Ensure data and analytics requirements are considered in new business solutions.Do impact assessments on changes to existing functionality.
• Project ManagementEffective planning and prioritising of own work. Provide progress feedback to business stakeholders and line management.
• TeamworkContribute proactively to all aspects related to the optimal performance and wellbeing of the analytics team.
• Stakeholder ManagementEffective internal and external stakeholder management within PPL.

Job Requirements

Functional Competencies

• SQLGCPAdvanced Excel Data analysis Microsoft business intelligence visualisation technologies (SSRS, Power BI)Business process monitoring and optimizationFormulating analytical solutions to business problemsExcellent problem-solving skills coupled with a high degree of logic and attention to detail

Behavioural competencies

• Information gathering and problem analysis Applying professional / specialist / technical expertise Creative and innovative Attention to detail Planning and organising 

Qualifications

• Degree in finance / mathematics / statistics / actuarial / business management / engineering or related discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years in an analytical role, preferably in a formal analytics or business intelligence environment.  

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Job Description

• The purpose of this role is to support the management of PPL through the providing of accurate, relevant and timely financial information which aids in better planning, evaluating and controlling of the organisation

Key Responsibilities 

Management Reporting 

• Preparation of the consolidated monthly management accounts in line with the reporting deadlines
• Provide actual vs budget/forecast variance analysis on revenue and expenses
• Report actual vs budget/forecast results per cost centre to Department Managers/Executive Team
• Provide feedback to Department Managers/Executive team on queries
• Identify new management reports to meet business requirements
• Prepare first draft of monthly management presentation 
• Produce first draft of quarterly Divisional CEO Report detailing business performance

Budgeting and Forecasting 

• Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of timetables and guidelines for annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the completion and submission of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the completion and submission of monthly rolling forecasts
• Maintenance and enhancement of Budget models to facilitate consolidation of budget/forecast

Completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger 

• Maintain Pastel Chart of Accounts that supports management reporting requirements
• Prepare and process closing monthly journal entries

Year-end close and Audit 

• Involvement in interim & year-end reporting process as required (including liaison/query resolution with external auditors with regards to management accounts)

Other Adhoc Tasks 

•     Provide financial models for new business initiatives
• Provide support to Finance Manager
• Stakeholder management: Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input and guidance in finance-related issues

Job Requirements
Behavioural & Functional Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking
• Effective negotiation 
• Ability to influence
• Sense of personal accountability 
• Deadline driven and highly motivated
• Planning, organising and scheduling objective setting
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively within area of accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role
• BComm or equivalent finance qualification (Diploma/ Degree)
• Preferred: BComm (Hons) / CIMA
• Financial services industry experiences advantageous
• Proven track record in the performance areas highlighted above