Require a Financial Planning Analyst in Northwestern, Zambia
Job Summary
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
Analyse monthly financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Investigate and explain budget variances.
Prepare management reports and financial dashboards.
Support profitability analysis across projects departments and business units.
Assist with business case development and investment analysis.
Monitor key financial performance indicators.
Support cash flow planning and liquidity forecasting.
Prepare financial presentations for management meetings.
BUDGET MONITORING & COST CONTROL
Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.
Track project spending and identify cost overruns.
Review operational expenditure for efficiency opportunities.
Assist management in implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Support procurement planning through budget verification.
Maintain expenditure tracking tools and budget monitoring schedules.
OPERATIONAL PLANNING & BUSINESS SUPPORT
Coordinate operational planning activities across business units.
Assist in monitoring project implementation against approved work plans.
Track operational milestones and deliverables.
Prepare operational performance reports.
Support management in implementing strategic initiatives.
Assist with operational problem solving through financial and data analysis.
ADMINISTRATION & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT
Contribute to scheduled reports presentations and briefing documents.
Coordinate meetings agendas and follow-up action items where required.
Maintain operational records and documentation.
Manage filing systems for financial and operational records.
Assist in drafting policies procedures and operational documentation.
DATA MANAGEMENT & REPORTING
Collect consolidate and analyse operational and financial data.
Develop and maintain reporting templates.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of management information.
Produce recurring weekly monthly and quarterly reports.
Support development of business intelligence dashboards.
Improve reporting efficiency through automation where possible.
INTERNAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE
Support adherence to internal financial controls.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and commercial information.
Assist with audit preparation and document management where required
Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
Support the implementation of process improvements and internal control measures.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT
Work closely with Finance Operations and Project Teams.
Provide analytical support for special projects.
Assist with organisational planning and process improvement initiatives.
Undertake additional duties assigned by management consistent with the level of the
position.
Bachelors Degree - Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related
discipline
Professional qualification (ACCA CIMA CFA or equivalent) completed or in progress is an
added advantage.
At least 3 years experience in a similar role
Ability to manage fast-moving operations
Ability to work in varied locations
Experience working in off-grid wilderness or agricultural settings is an added advantage
Required Skills:
Qualification: MBA/PGDM from reputed B-school. Experience: 20 years in corporate sales institutional leasing or real estate investment. Requirements: Proven success in closing large deals and strong industry networks. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Education:
MBA/ PGDM