Financial Planning Analyst

　　Req ID#: 379857

　　ZA

　　Job Description:

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　　In June 2023 Foundever™ launched our first site in Cape Town and are now looking for an Internal Recruiter to join our bustling site in preparation for a busy 2024.

　　If you would like to have the opportunity to work with our varied and well-known brands, be part of a brilliant and supportive culture that makes a positive impact in the communities where it operates, have a balanced work-life pattern and competitive salary, we want to hear from you.

　　WHY FOUNDEVER™?

　　Your working life is how you spend a large proportion of your time. Why not spend it realising your potential? At Foundever™ we focus on you and, with your drive, look to create your best moments.

　　WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

　　We are looking for someone who uses strategic analysis to influence senior leaders in the company to make the right calls. You’ll be helping the team set and deliver targets, owning our financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.

　　You’ll bring an inquisitive and have curious mind-set when it comes to finances, looking to interrogate and understand our revenue and cost base. If you are looking for a new challenge in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment, with a desire to make your mark on a growing Finance function, then this is the role for you!

　　ABOUT YOU

　　3–5 years previous experience in a FP&A role working in a fast paced environment. You will enjoys working with numbers, large volumes of data, demonstrating the ability to think holistically, considering the implications at both a tactical and strategic level.

　　You will be a strong communicator with the ability to engage with people from all levels and have an extremely high attention to detail. You will have the ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively, with a strong desire to lead and close financial projects/activities.

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Financial planning and analysis, supporting monthly, quarterly, annual and long-range planning.

　　Variance analysis: conduct monthly variance analysis and identify risks, upside and suggest measures to take.

　　Support our operational teams to better understand their finances and provide them with the analysis they need to succeed (e.g. efficiency, Bill to Pay).

　　Work closely with accounting team to provide input on management reporting needs, push for deeper understanding of our actual performance and get that understanding back out into the business.

　　Assist on projects and analyses on an ad-hoc basis. As we grow, we will continually face new challenges and opportunities, and you’ll be asked to jump in and support as needed. This could include supporting on annual budgets and forecasting to integrating new data sources into our financial analysis.

　　Supporting the effective running of finance systems, and ensuring automation opportunities are maximised across the business.

　　YOUR PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE

　　Industry: Minimum of 3- 5 years in FP&A role, ideally in a fast paced organisaion.

　　Data-Driven problem solver - comfortable to speak up and challenge stakeholders based on your analysis.

　　Organised: the ability to multi-task and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

　　Adaptability: the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and stakeholder interactions adjusting your communication style as necessary.

　　Systems: Highly proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

　　Advantageous: Experience with SQL

　　Education : Professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

　　KEY POINTS

　　Salary: Dependent on experience

　　Benefits: Medical aid and pension

　　Location: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

　　Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

　　Working Hours: Core business hours

　　Contract Duration: Permanent

　　Apply Now! We look forward to reviewing your application.

　　Foundever™ is an equal opportunity employer. We value our diversity and we’re committed to making Foundever a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we’ll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer.

　　If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

　　The personal data you provide in your application, and as part of the recruitment process, will only be held and processed for the purpose of the selection process of Foundever™ and in connection with any subsequent employment or placement, unless otherwise indicated. Your data will be retained only for as long as is permitted by South African legislation and then destroyed.

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