Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

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Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of the budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Monitor performance against budget and forecasts, providing variance analysis and recommendations for course correction.

• Collaborate with commercial finance and financial accounting team to gather inputs and ensure alignment with financial plans and objectives

• Insights and Reporting:

• Generate detailed financial reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making.

• Provide actionable insights based on financial data to drive business performance.

• Prepare monthly financial reports for management.

• Support ad-hoc financial and non-financial analysis to support key business objectives.

• Process Improvement:

• Identify and analyze opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency across our actuals and forecast processes.

• Develop and implement best practices for financial reporting and analysis.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process optimization and standardization.

• System Integration:

• Support the integration of financial systems and tools to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy.

• Collaborate with local and regional teams to implement system improvements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to financial data and reporting.

Core skills

• Qualified Accountant with 4+ years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)  or 9 + years semi qualified accountant/ finance graduate

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvements.

• Proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI).

• Experience with financial systems integration and process improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

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