Finance Systems Data Analyst

SUMMARY:
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative finance systems and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance technology within the organisation, a tremendous diversified lifestyle and apparel leading retailer in South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Insights and Planning: Lead the development and implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to provide reliable data for informed decision-making.
• Financial Modelling and Forecasting: Create and manage financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, utilizing appropriate methodologies to minimize budget variances.
• Finance Analytics Strategy: Contribute to the formulation and execution of the organization's finance analytics and planning strategy.
• Business Requirements Translation: Convert financial and operational business requirements into detailed system design specifications to support the development of robust solutions.
• Reporting and Visualization: Develop and design insightful A4O reports using data in BPC to address key business questions.
• Data Model Management: Oversee finance analytics data models and provide guidance on necessary modifications to maintain accuracy and relevance.
• Data Integrity and Self-Service Reporting: Enhance data integrity and visibility through standardized reporting and promoting self-service capabilities.
• Analytics and Reporting Requirements Analysis: Evaluate business needs for new analytics and reports to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• System Architecture Oversight: Provide strategic guidance on system architecture and design across the finance landscape.
• System Maintenance Planning: Review and plan for system maintenance activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• System Support and Training: Offer system support and conduct training sessions for reporting and dashboard tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Foster effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders to understand and address their needs.

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification (preferred): Holding a CA(SA) or CIMA designation demonstrates a high level of expertise in accounting and financial management.
• Honours Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business: An advanced degree in these fields provides a solid foundation in financial principles and business operations.
• Experience with Financial Planning Systems: Proficiency in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools is essential for budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic business decisions.
• Experience with Financial Data and Reporting Systems: Ability to manage and analyse financial data using reporting systems to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Experience with SAP ERP Systems: Familiarity with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is valuable for streamlining processes and improving productivity across the organization.
• Management Reporting Experience in the Retail Sector (advantageous): Experience in creating and analyzing management reports within the retail industry is beneficial for evaluating store performance and making informed decisions.

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