Job Description

Posted on April 20, 2021

AAZ is seeking a skilled Assistant Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who will be responsible for the business modelling, planning and forecasting. This role will look at the business financial and operational performance with a critical eye – spotting data anomalies, trends, or deviations and then recommend strategies for business process improvement.
The assistant FP & A Manager will report to the Finance Director.
Location: The role will be primarily based in Siavonga at our Production plant.
The Right Fit candidate will be responsible for;
Data & Analytics
Performing ad-hoc analysis and coordinating with the relevant stakeholders
Developing financial plans, performing comparative analysis and prepare annual budgets
Coordinating with management and analyzing all ad-hoc projects.
Performing Product and Pricing reviews for Management
Building Financial Models as and when requested
Planning
Playing an active role in the budget development and forecasting process as well as in preparing detailed business plans
Business Modelling
Decision Support
Identifying the critical cost areas with different business units
Supporting management team and the Heads of Department with data-driven analysis
Business Partnering
Collaborating with different operations teams to achieve all business objectives and prepare appropriate business proposals and operating practices
Offering support to members of the Finance team as and when required, leading out in the development of division-specific Business Models
Reporting & Communication
Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of key financial performance reports/ Analytics/ Commentary that aid the business to make strategic business decisions
Compliance
Respecting existing rules, following due diligence, and is willing to comply with organizational standards and procedures
Establishing and maintaining robust internal control systems
Improving the internal control system
Innovation
Coordinating with business units and managers and making recommendations to enhance business operational performance
Technical Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge to effectively identify and update product cost as necessary
Perform key financial and business analytics in the business
Manage the budget and forecasting process across the business
Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, development and implementing solutions
Aligning strategy and vision into operating models for sustainable success
Understanding the market in which the company operates, its customers internal and external factors affecting performance.
Awareness of business processes and key metrics associated to business aspects relevant to job role
Establishing and managing both internal and external relationships to satisfy organizational goals
Possess knowledge of basic macroeconomic measures and have a general understanding of the effects
Proper use of influencing skills to obtain positive outcomes and make decisions that align with the strategic direction of the organization
Acknowledge and work towards meeting the needs of the business
Ability to translate and convey financial and non-financial information effectively to a variety of audiences using a range of mediums, including digital tools
contribute to the achievement of team and business unit objectives
Demonstrate a positive and “can-do” attitude while celebrating and supporting team members’ achievements
The Assistant Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis Must Have:
Full CIMA or ACCA Member
4 year’s work experience in Business Analysis procedures
Advanced skills in Excel, Business Modelling, FMCG and manufacturing operations, Advanced Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Narrative Analytics
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; Business Process Modelling; Business Acumen
If this is YOU, AAZ wants to hear from you!!!
This is a full-time position and the successful candidate must be available to work weekdays and weekends.