✨ AI Summary
This role is responsible for driving the organization’s central planning and management reporting at the exco and Board levels. These include the annual budget, regular forecast (weekly, quarterly, etc.) and 5-year Business Plan which facilitates and guides the company towards achieving its short- and long-term objectives. The role is also responsible for the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial and non-financial KPIs reporting to the management, Board and regulator. These provide insights into the company’s performance and help to channel efforts towards improved performance.
Key accountabilities include strategic financial planning, business advisory, management reporting, performance insights, forecasting, analytics, governance, controls, stakeholder management, and leadership/capability development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a mandatory professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA), and 12-15 years of progressive experience in financial planning, management reporting, or corporate finance. Experience in telecoms, regulated environments, or capital-intensive industries is a plus.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. Mandatory Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA). 12-15 years of progressive experience in financial planning, management reporting, or corporate finance within large, complex organizations. Proven experience supporting EXCO level decision-making. Demonstrated track record in leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Experience in telecoms, regulated environments and/or capital-intensive industries is highly desirable. Strong people leadership experience managing and developing medium level finance professionals. Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis capabilities. Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers. Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence medium/senior stakeholders. High proficiency in financial systems, planning tools, and performance analytics platforms. Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. Strong people management skills. Proficiency in use of Oracle EPMS tool.
Description
Key Accountabilities:
Strategic Financial Planning & Business Advisory
Coordinate the end‑to‑end annual budgeting, medium‑term forecasting and 5‑year business planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Facilitate the regular forecasts and financial projections, providing forward‑looking insights, scenario analysis, and risk/opportunity assessments for the company.
Support the Head in translating strategic priorities into robust financial plans, balance scorecards, and performance commitments.
Management Reporting & Performance Insights
Coordinate and enhance enterprise‑wide management reporting, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and non‑financial KPI dashboards.
Ensure accurate, timely and insightful reporting to EXCO, Board, and regulator, highlighting performance drivers, value creation, and corrective actions.
Drive consistent performance narrative across business units by integrating financial outcomes with operational and strategic metrics.
Forecasting and Analytics
Establish best‑in‑class forecasting models, incorporating scenario planning, sensitivities, and stress testing.
Provide decision support on major investments, CapEx/OpEx trade‑offs, cost optimization initiatives, and strategic business cases.
Proactively identify performance risks and opportunities and recommend data‑driven actions to improve outcomes.
Governance, Controls & Stakeholder Management
Ensure strong financial governance, data integrity, and adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate inputs across the company to ensure a single source of truth for planning and reporting.
Act as the primary interface for financial planning and performance matters with auditors, regulators, and internal governance forums.
Coordinate the Investment Committee’s meeting agenda, action points closure and presentation submissions.
Leadership & Capability Development
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing financial planning and reporting team, fostering a culture of accountability, insight, and continuous improvement.
Drive capability uplift through advanced analytics, automation, and modern planning tools.
Embed best‑practice planning and performance management standards across the organization.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Mandatory Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
- 12 - 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning, management reporting, or corporate finance within large, complex organizations.
- Proven experience supporting EXCO level decision‑making.
- Demonstrated track record in leading enterprise‑wide budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
- Experience in telecoms, regulated environments and/or capital‑intensive industries is highly desirable.
- Strong people leadership experience managing and developing medium level finance professionals.
- Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis capabilities.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers.
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence medium/senior stakeholders.
- High proficiency in financial systems, planning tools, and performance analytics platforms.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset.
- Strong people management skills
- Proficiency in use of Oracle EPMS tool.