The Financial Planning & Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the Group's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting while providing operational and administrative support across the business.
The position requires a highly analytical, organized and commercially minded individual capable of working across multiple business units while maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
● Assist in preparing annual budgets, operational plans and rolling forecasts.
● 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.
Key Performance Indicators
Financial Performance
● Accuracy of budgets and forecasts.
● Timeliness of financial reporting.
● Quality of variance analysis.
● Cash flow forecasting accuracy.
● Budget monitoring effectiveness.
Operational Performance
● Timely completion of assigned projects.
● Quality of management reports.
● Operational reporting accuracy.
● Administrative efficiency.
● Implementation of process improvements.
Compliance
● Accuracy of financial records.
● Adherence to reporting deadlines.
● Compliance with internal controls.
● Quality of documentation.
Qualifications & Experience:
● Bachelor’s 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
Working Conditions:
● Primarily based in North-Western Province
● Will involve travel to other rural project sites.
● The incumbent should be comfortable working in challenging field environments
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
