Head - Financial Planning & Analysis - Online/Internet

Role purpose

Help organization become more effective through

(1) Close tracking and monitoring of operational and business performance, including revenues, expenses and business overheads

(2) Making available timely and meaningful MIS on financial results, key financial metrics and variance analysis to the senior management

(3) Assist head of finance in preparation, review and discussions on reports, variance analysis and budget working for various projects

(4) Preparation of annual and Long-Range Plans, and regular re-estimates 

Work will include

(1) Establish and lead the company's business finance team 

(2) Prepare financial forecasts, detailed budget plans and risk analyses with the CEO/Founders 

(3) Provide thought leadership on financial architecture and resource allocation decisions. 

(4) Lead long-term financial and strategic planning, including process development, modelling and presentation creation 

(5) Create new and improve current revenue forecast models and provide ongoing tracking and analysis on various forecasts. Provide analyses and insights to optimize revenue streams. 

(6) Guard the company's financial stability, develop yield efficiencies and cost control measures 

Functional capabilities required

(1) Close tracking and monitoring of operational and business performance, including revenues, expenses and business overheads

(2) Providing timely and meaningful MIS on financial results, key financial metrics and variance analysis to the senior management 

(3) Assist head of finance in preparation, review and discussions on reports, variance analysis and budget working for various projects 

(4) Preparation of annual and Long-Range Plans, and regular re-estimates

(5) Providing relevant comments on business outlooks, backlog forecasts 

(6) Providing ad hoc information and analysis as required 

(7) Monthly review of Profit & Loss statement and local management reporting 

(8) Presenting the above information in succinct manner to multiple stakeholders.

Job Specifications

(1) MBA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent 

(2) 8-10 years- experience, preference in corporate financial planning and analysis role 

(3) Experience in planning, analysis and commercial support, financial systems implementation, financial reporting, budgeting, pricing. 

(4) Hands-on experience with general ledger systems, budgets and financial planning and analysis processes 

(5) Fluency in written and spoken English

(6) Individual must demonstrate leadership qualities and be willing to take a hands-on approach