MTN Group Hiring for Manager Financial Planning & Analysis Job at Dubai Full Time

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

The Fin Ops and Financial Planning & Analysis role is accountable to support the SM Financial Operations with insights-driven financial performance analytics for MTN Dubai. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Support development and improvement of advanced financial performance management framework, goals, targets, indicators and metrics
• Assist in generating analytics based financial performance and insights reports, variance investigations, benchmarked performance studies and recommendatory reports to support executive decision making
• Act as a subject matter expert for the consolidation, period close reporting and intercompany accounting functions
• Proactive adoption of critical forward-thinking tools, advanced analytics models, research techniques, benchmarking and market research studies, with the objective of providing value-based financial performance indicators and strategic insight.

The role will focus on providing support to the Manco Dubai team and reports to the Senior Manager: Financial Operations

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA’s)

As part the Finance team, key responsibilities areas of the

• Perform the consolidation of financial results (financial information) for monthly, quarterly and annual results as well as forecast, high level budgets and business plans
• Deliver service aligned to the MTN framework, policies, procedures and templates established for Financial Operations and FP&A by Group Finance
• Continuously provide input and improve the reporting framework and timelines established
• Assist in managing the external audit process by way of obtaining information in a time bound manner to assist in timely completion of the audit
• Prepare external financial results reports for statutory purposes in compliance with IFRS,
• Investigate and provide input to audit differences
• Process year-end adjustments approved for processing
• Assist in preparing and managing sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives
• Assist in managing project initiative budgets in line with business objectives
• Keeping abreast of latest developments in IFRS and integrate into accounting policies and procedures
• Assistance to operations on accounting issues and implementation
• Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery
• Identify and document key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Quarterly reporting required in terms of loan & financial covenants, and also as a result of any other legal/regulatory conditions (eg SARB, Stats SA, etc)
• Drive any ad hoc projects related to Finance Optimization
• Assist Manco Dubai Finance team in strategic financial planning, developing budgets and forecasts, interpreting financial results, monitoring cash flow, management reporting systems development, special investigations/ reports, operating efficiency studies and feasibility studies
• Assist with the Manco Dubai budget and business plan, including advanced analysis and data modelling of proposed targets/metrics and KPIs
• Assist with independent review of business drivers in context to various internal/market factors and anticipated targets.
• Support with financial analysis and forecasting, and monitor key operational metrics to analyse financial data and create financial models for effective decision making
• Provide a clear interpretation of financial trends and historic data, by creating models to evaluate potential financial improvement opportunities for effective budget and forecast management
• Propose and execute on sound financial predictive modelling approach and techniques for improved business decisions. This includes statistical/financial modelling techniques, formulating baselines and assumptions, scenario-building and simulations and pattern trending based on historic data and market forecast indicators.
• For key operational and strategic financial performance indicators, conduct periodic comparative studies with industry leaders / competitors; perform market research, data mining, and study proposed changes in methods
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts. Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement
• On an annual basis, in line with the budgeting timelines, develop different financial scenarios for strategic financial planning purposes based on provided assumptions and business drivers
• Prepare reports on financial performance for periodic leadership reviews by creating spreadsheets and dashboards to aid in their analysis and decision making (e.g. budget versus actual, budget versus forecast, budget versus forecast etc.)
• Provide guidance to proactively adopt advanced financial performance modelling and executive reporting techniques
• Ensure open communication channels with Manco Dubai and implement change management interventions where necessary
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards. Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Provide support in implementation of overall governance frameworks, definitions, and controls over financial BI environments
• Promote a ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum of 3-year tertiary degree
• Qualified Chartered Accountant/Chartered Finance Analyst/Relevant Financial Management Professional Qualification (preferred)
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body in Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance bodies

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management of Business Finance Planning/FP&A/Financial Analytics and Reporting/External Reporting
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Abreast of global mind-set and best practice

Functional Competencies:

• Financial Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• ICT Business
• Financial Modelling, Analytics and Reporting
• Advanced Analytics and Modelling Techniques
• Financial Operations and Research
• Benchmarking and Metrics
• Financial Data Management
• Risk Management
• Decision support
• Financial reporting and dashboarding
• Executive Presentations

Behavioral Competencies:

• Empathy
• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Agile
• Communication
• Culturally aware
• Gets work done
• Innovative

Skills:

• Organizational Agility
• Digital Mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation skills

Other Notes:

• Regional and international travel (if required)