FP&A Manager
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Decision Inc. is at the forefront of helping businesses make data-driven decisions through innovative technology. Were seeking a FP&AManager to design and implement financial planning and analysis solutions that align with our clients strategic goals.
In this role youll work closely with clients to define functional and technical requirements develop planning models and ensure seamless integration of data from various sources to support effective budgeting and forecasting. Youll also mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality project delivery.
This role is ideal for a professional with strong FP&A expertise and the ability to design and optimize financial systems to enhance decision-making.
Who Are We
Decision Inc. is a global digital partner that enables businesses to reinvent themselves to realise their full potential.
We deliver agility resilience and intelligence to any enterprise enabling them to adapt quickly and thrive through innovation and opportunity. Our teams have engaged with more than 400 clients globally over the past 15 years providing them with the expertise to build operate and optimise their digital businesses.
We achieve this by leveraging the worlds best technology to drive our clients business ambitions forward into tomorrows reality. These technologies include but are not limited to: Microsoft SAP Qlik Snowflake Alteryx Automation Anywhere and Workday Adaptive Insights.
Our success is ultimately driven by our entrepreneurial culture industry exposure and the passion of our people. We have three key cross-functional teams Functional and Specialist Consulting Development and Engineering teams. Based in four global offices our exceptional consultants focus on delivering value to clients by keeping them at the centre of our service delivery. To find out more about our exciting fast-paced culture visit: Careers at Decision Inc.
What Will You Do
Key Responsibility:
- Partner with the business to define both functional and technical requirements ensuring the design and delivery of planning models that align with their strategic financial goals.
- Facilitate workshops to gather functional requirements translate these into technical designs and develop a comprehensive solution blueprint.
- Define and develop system integration processes ensuring seamless data flow from various source systems as per finance requirements.
- Implement test and optimize FP&A models to support business planning budgeting and reporting in line with the agreed solution design.
- Conduct quality assurance testing on solutions developed to ensure adherence to project governance and standards.
- Utilize your expertise in data modelling and structures to create effective financial reporting and analysis tools that address finance and business KPIs.
- Design and implement financial dashboards that provide concise and accurate financial information
- Partner with external ERP providers to ensure comprehensive automation of accounting systems.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes within the various reporting systems.
Who Do You Need to Be
- Bachelors degree in financial accounting or equivalent
- Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting and IFRS consolidations.
- A proactive leader with a keen interest in managing systems and taking full ownership of financial reporting automation.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a high level of attention to detail
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across various teams
- Able to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Excel with VBA experience being an advantage.
- SQL Skills: Experience with SQL for data manipulation and modelling is beneficial.
- Ability to Learn: A quick learner eager to grasp and apply new concepts and technologies.
- Experience in FP&A Systems: Relevant experience in implementing and optimizing FP&A or planning solutions.