Principle Lead: Forecasting
Principle Lead: Forecasting
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Job Description
Your duties will include but are not limited to
Lead the annual financial planning process including both the one-year budget and the three-year medium-term plan
Ensure all timelines and deliverables align with the WFS Board and shareholder expectations
Provide strategic financial insights to translate business goals into financial targets and support prioritization of key value-adding initiatives
Produce an annual budget book for Exco and cost centre owners with detailed support for key budget lines
Oversee the financial forecasting process delivering quarterly forecasts that reflect current business conditions and future expectations
Ensure forecast timing and deliverables meet shareholders and Board requirements
Collaborate with executives and leadership to gather input and build accurate forecasts
Provide meaningful commentary and recommendations on business performance including risks and opportunities
Maintain robust financial models to support long-term plans annual budgets and short-term forecasts
Prepare and present monthly financial reports to shareholders
Communicate financial results and insights to senior management highlighting trends and improvement opportunities
Continuously identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems
Manage the implementation and change processes for improvements
Stay up to date with industry trends legislative changes and best practices in accounting
Manage team members according to HR policies including recruitment onboarding task delegation performance management and development planning
Address and resolve all staff-related issues
Ensure all administrative and people-related tasks are managed effectively
Provide informal coaching and guidance to direct reports and other stakeholders
Support and manage progress toward Employment Equity (EE) targets
Skills & Experience:
CIMA or CA(SA) preferred
Minimum 5 years in a financial performance and planning role
Minimum 2-3 years in management positions
Qualification:
A relevant Finance or Accounting degree
PA(SA) designation Even better!
CIMA is such a benefit!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
