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Job Overview:

• Huntswood is looking for a Team Leader with the right talent and skills to lead our team. The purpose of the role is to drive performance delivered to Huntswood clients and their customers, by achieving outstanding levels of quality, sales and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Guidance

• Provide direction and motivation to team members.
• Act as the first point of contact for team-related issues.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.

Task Management

• Assign tasks based on skills and workload.
• Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage resources effectively.

Performance Monitoring

• Track team performance against KPIs or goals.
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
• Identify training needs and support development.

Communication

• Serve as a link between management and the team.
• Communicate company policies, updates, and objectives.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain team harmony.

Problem-Solving

• Address operational challenges promptly.
• Escalate issues when necessary.
• Implement solutions to improve efficiency.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit performance reports to managers.
• Highlight achievements and areas for improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience leading teams - Essential
• Strong experience within the financial services space - e.g. Insurance/Banking/Consumer Credit
• Minimum qualification of Matric/NQF 4Matric/NQF4
• Clear HR Records

Required Skills:

• Planning
• Leadership
• Analytical
• Conflict resolution
• Strong communication
   

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Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our Huntswood Finance team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, with a strong ability to translate data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Collaborating with various business units to forecast income and expenses and highlighting main concerns and assumptions.
• Modelling long-term growth and determining the business elements that influence it.
• Ensure relevance of monthly, quarterly & annual forecasts considering current trends.
• Provide comprehensive review and commentary on cost centre findings.
• Teaming up with the executive team to develop the organisation's medium to the long-term financial and strategic plan.
• Identify and comprehend business issues; propose and carry out solutions, through analysing financial data & key performance indications (KPI’s) to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects, to support decision-making across the business.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting, by collaborating with the finance team.
• Providing inputs for monthly book closure process for revenue & expense accruals.
• Provide financial analysis and comments on monthly performance.
• Evaluate and challenge business plans/incentives/changes to operational teams.
• Leads real-time financial performance monitoring in collaboration with the business intelligence team.
• Escalates any financial issues to management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance, preferably in a BPO or service-oriented industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

 Preferred Attributes:

• Strong business acumen and understanding of BPO operations.
• Experience engaging with senior management.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent & effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Has a results-driven mindset.
• Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Bring Your “A” Game
• Strive For Greater  
• Enable and empower all employees
• Do the right thing
• Own it
• Deliver unbelievable service