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• Contribute to crafting of IT departmental business plan to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year in support of IT strategy
• Apply cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery to contribute to achievement of divisional financial targets
• Provide relevant input into the formalisation of the divisional budget
• Manage allocated budget by tracking costs and recommending solutions that meet critical business needs
• Provide guidance to the business on best system solution selection to ensure fit to the client's requirements and meet the future strategic objectives
• Champion Business Analyst services with stakeholders
• Observe and be involved in the day to day operations to understand the business domain and business needs and requirements of relevant stakeholders
• Provide insight regarding BA methodologies and best practices to internal clients to enable a BA presence within the group
• Maintain and build relationships with Business Owners to ensure the BA team is consulted and involved in initiatives that may require IT support
• Determine business requirements and actively manage key projects to ensure expectations are met
• Conduct Business Owner feedback sessions with every milestone phase of a project to inform business of progress, manage business expectation proactively and measure the effectiveness of Business Process Improvement
• Build relationships with other IT teams, like Enterprise Architecture and other key counterparts
• Ensure regular engagement (as needed) with all stakeholders to gain visibility and maintain relationships through networks utilising social media, attending and presenting at conferences and training interventions
• Build strategic / Industry/ Global network of thought leaders and relationships utilising social media, attending and presenting at conferences and training interventions
• Meet stakeholder needs accurately by following the Business Analyst process flow methodology to maintain quality and consistency of service provided
• Manage stakeholder relationships by communicating openly and honestly with regards to project status
• Manage own delivery on multiple and/or complex projects against departmental delivery plan and set timelines, identify obstacles to delivery and take appropriate action where required
• Receive request from business to start new project and conduct stakeholder analysis to clearly define the relevant people required for information gathering
• Gather supporting information by holding interviews, conducting surveys, running workshops and reviewing existing documents and information
• Draft a full system requirements plan to detail the activities and outputs
• Execute the requirements plan in alignment with Software Development Lifecycle process to ensure compliance
• Obtain system project classification by presenting the business requirement to the initiation forum
• Conduct a cost and benefit analysis to assess the feasibility of the requirements
• Produce a business case study by assessing solution options, considering costing and risks to formulate a recommendation
• Support the business sponsor to develop and present the business case
• Create the business requirements specification document to confirm clarity of business scope
• Create the functional requirements specification document to translate the business requirements into functional requirements
• Present functional requirements specification to all stakeholders to validate the requirements and solution
• Recommend the most effective course of action after evaluating options against decision criteria
• Provide regular feedback and progress to all stakeholders on current projects
• Review the technical design specifications to check that all requirements are included
• Review the test cases to ensure that it covers all scenarios related to the functional requirements
• Assist the development team and testers to perform root cause analysis for any functional defects
• Perform adhoc functional testing for quality assurance
• Ensure correct utilisation of solution developed by creating user training manuals
• Assist business by project co-ordination of deliverables for small initiatives
• Proactively or by request identify obstacles to performance relating to process flow and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Assist users in being effective by utilizing the new solution productively
• Partner with the project manager/lead to contribute to the development of the Senior Business Analysts role and delivery plan to ensure a successful solution delivery output
• Reduce time spent on projects by elicitation, analysis and optimisation of business requirements
• Contribute to BA COE practice development by presenting courses to the team
• Improve personal capability and professional growth relating to field of expertise, in line with the client's objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation or standards by conducting research and utilizing networks
• Up skill team and other professionals by sharing knowledge and research results
• Epitomise living the company's values, displaying professional conduct and adherence to required technical standards
• Analyse, research, develop and implement improvement/innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and clients results

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in IT or Engineering
• Business Analyst Certification from a reputable institution
• +7 years' experience in the BA field with a focus on in Capital Markets and Risk Management
• Candidates must come from the Financial Sector
• Gather Business Knowledge
• Must be able to collaborate with Internal Stakeholders effectively

• Basic software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email)
• Divisional service offerings
• Business continuity standard
• Business principles
• Data analysis
• Decision-making process
• International Standards for Professional Practice
• Must be able to work under pressure

Please note that this is a Hybrid role.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Reporting to the VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Sales & IoTMS) is a strategic, detail-oriented leader dedicated to driving profitability and operational efficiency across the value chain. This role is instrumental in providing financial leadership and actionable insights to key stakeholders, serving as the primary business partner to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Director will play a critical role in enhancing business performance by delivering strategic analysis and recommendations. This includes leading sales forecasting and planning, developing comprehensive P&Ls for Regions, Industries, and Business Units, and driving initiatives that maximize financial impact and operational effectiveness. The role will combine a passion for continuous improvement with a commitment to cross-functional collaboration to deliver results that align with organizational goals.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial

• Lead the strategic development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasts for the CRO and COO organizations, ensuring revenue and OPEX forecasts align across Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams through detailed Industry and Business Unit P&Ls.

• Drive the creation of quarterly and monthly business reviews, providing deep financial insights to evaluate performance against strategic goals and identify growth and efficiency opportunities within Sales and IoTMS.

• Analyze customer revenue performance, profitability, subscriber churn, and other key metrics to optimize business unit financial performance, including productivity enhancements and service/deployment margin improvements.

• Effectively lead a team of analysts on the end-to-end business partnership, various processes as outlined above, month-end processes, and variance analysis.

Customer

• Partner with the CRO(s), COO, and IoTMS/Operations teams to ensure overall company objectives are met/exceeded.

• Co-lead and collaborate with Sales Operations on global sales forecasting, facilitating ongoing risk and opportunity (R&O) analysis and tracking, supporting closure of opportunities and mitigation of risks, and providing financial headlights.

• Collaborate with FP&A leadership to develop global reporting and presentations, creating valuable reporting content for senior leadership on deployment labor analysis, inventory management, and more.

Enhance transparency and understanding of financial reports for internal customers by providing training and resources for informed decision-making.

Business Process

• Spearhead process automation initiatives to streamline sales planning, R&O management, with a focus on reducing manual effort, and enhance accuracy, enabling the team to focus on higher-impact analyses and strategic activities.

• Establish and continuously refine reporting dashboards and KPIs to improve visibility into sales and operations performance metrics, allowing stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and swiftly address areas needing improvement.

• Serve as a key advisor to the Deal Desk team for SPR/SDX requests, including delegated authority on pricing within the SPR process.

Learning and Development

• Build and cultivate a high-performing team of financial professionals, including Senior Financial Analysts supporting Sales and Operations, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and professional growth.

• Promote a culture of accuracy and accountability within the FP&A team, with a strong emphasis on data integrity and financial transparency.

• Accountable to lead a team through the HR life cycle, including mentoring and guiding team members on best practices in financial analysis and business partnership, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for career advancement and organizational impact.

• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and alignment on consolidation and reporting objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytic field of study plus a business approach; Finance, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Economics or other relevant fields.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Consulting, or Analytics.

• Minimum 7 years progressive leadership experience.

• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite & Salesforce).

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Analytical problem solver passionate about using data to solve business problems.

• Experience working in a business partnership role, supporting Sr. Leaders across Sales and/or Manufacturing/Operations environments.

• Experience using Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning and reporting platforms an asset.

• Ability to learn other strategic skills from leader to support the work of FP&A and drive other projects required at an executive level.

• Experience with visualization and query tools like Power Query, Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, or similar tools.

• Strong engagement skills to communicate effectively across all levels of diverse teams.

• Proven ability to drive change by teaching and embedding new processes, with experience in innovating and simplifying finance and operational workflows for lasting improvements.

• Pursuing or completed a Professional Accounting, Finance designation, or MBA an asset.

• Proven ability to multi-task, problem-solve and prioritize without compromising details to accuracy or work deadlines.

KORE VALUES:

Customer Obsession

We earn trust through deep understanding and relentless commitment. We earn the trust of our customers and aim to delight them through our solutions – we want to be loved by our customers.

Be the Spark

We lead with energy, creativity, and urgency. We don't wait for change – we ignite it. We listen, engage, and encourage others to participate.

Own the Outcome

We take accountability seriously – delivering on our promises to customers, teammates, and ourselves. We finish what we start. We think like owners and we’re frugal where it makes sense.

Grit & Positivity

We face challenges head-on – with resilience, optimism, and determination. We look at these situations as an opportunity to create a positive outcome. When we make a commitment, we deliver. We challenge those in a respectful way that do not meet their commitments.

Challenge. Debate. But Be Human.

We speak up, question assumptions, and challenge ideas – not people. We aim for the best outcomes through respectful, direct, and open dialogue, keeping in mind we’re all on the same team.

“KORE Wireless Group, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. KORE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KORE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to , , or belief, , social or , (including ), physical, mental or sensory , HIV Status, , identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KORE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

Designation & Role: Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Work Mode: Hybrid (first 3 months in office)

Shift: US Day Shift (SA Evening Shift 14:00 to 22:00/ 12:00 – 20:00 PM, unless required by the Management to change)

Job Overview

The role of a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is to ensure service delivery in accordance with the defined SLAs/KPIs. Ensure to deliver performance that meets or exceeds the Service Level Agreement in terms of quality and efficiency; assist the FP&A Leader on resolving issues; generates ideas for and participates in process improvement opportunities.

The Analyst will be responsible for timely completion of activities as part of the FP&A/Reporting function, which would include business unit, country, region and global financial reporting; managing financial planning process for forecasts and budgets; period-end close & reporting; ensuring accuracy and speed of financial reporting; help setting up actionable financial reporting for Business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Budgeting, Reforecasts, Financial Commitment Process
• Manage change to deliver on stricter Timelines and being Accurate under Pressure
• Supports profit improvement activities driving significant gains
• Excels in analysing profitability data and uncovering actionable insights
• Work with FP&A Leaders & other Finance Teams to implement strategies to present actionable financial information to business leaders
• Implement best practices in the FP&A/Reporting function, documenting policies and procedures for the process
• Cost savings to FP&A/Reporting processes directly under purview
• Working with a strong team of analysts within the Verticals and FP&A function, including being involved in any Ad-hoc requests.

Required skills and experience:

• 3+ years of experience in Finance/ Workforce Management, preferably in the BPO industry. Out of which 1-2 years of experience in FP&A, WFM, or Financial Management reporting.
• Any Bachelor’s Degree accepted (Commerce preferred though)
• Good Analytical and Quantitative skills
• Good financial/data modelling skills, along with understanding of Commercials
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to perform in pressure situations
• Proficient in MS Excel and knowledge of Financial & Data Visual packages
• Ability to effectively interact with and present ideas to people across different functions.
• Chair calls, ensure actions are documented and objectives completed

Are you a Financial Planning and Analysis wizard? Does your current position include duties such as providing reports, controls, analysis, and recommendations? Do you have a solid track record of financial and managerial experience? Look no further as this is the career-changing opportunity for which you have been waiting!

Qualification and Experience:

• CA(SA)
• Completed CIMA or MBA
• 8 to 10 years finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years managerial experience
• Logistics / FMCG / Manufacturing industry exposure
• Advanced Excel
• Sound ERP System knowledge

Job Description (Responsibilities):

• Month end reporting
• Cost analysis
• VAT and Tax knowledge
• Consolidations
• Budgeting
• Forecasting

If you possess the relevant qualifications, meet the minimum requirements and/or fit the job description for this finance vacancy, and are ready to take control of your next career move, please contact me today!

R 1 600 000 - R 1 800 000 - Annually

Reference: NFR003330-Abi-1

You would be working on some of the most challenging mandates within the company' rapidly transforming landscape. M&A, Financial Modelling and advanced Excel skills would paint a picture that the hiring manager would love to see!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Execution of M&A Mandates and Transactions.
2. Financial Modelling and Valuations.
3. Investment Report writing and presentation to Investment Committees.
4. Managing all stages of transactions.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Business, Finance or Management.
2. 5 or more years of Experience in Investment Banking/Corporate Finance/Private Equity.
3. MBA from a top Business School or CFA is an advantage.

800 000.00 - R 1300 000.00 - Annually

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: Johannesburg, Baker Street 30, ZA

• Young people who are invested in Africa’s sustainable growth
• Courageous problem solvers
• Collaborative team players
• Inquisitive minds with a relentless desire to learn
• Ambitious go-getters who are driven to win
• Individuals that subscribe to the highest ethical standards

“If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.”

Standard Bank placed 18th in the 2024 edition of Forbes' annual ranking of the World's Best Employers, a list that includes 850 top large multinational organisations. The bank emerged as the highest ranked company from Africa and ranked second in the Banking and Financial Services sector globally.

Postgraduate or 4-year degree in:

• Accounting
• Business sciences
• Economics
• Math/ Statistics

Additional Requirements:

• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Full-time student or very recent graduate
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: Johannesburg, Baker Street 30, ZA

• Young people who are invested in Africa’s sustainable growth
• Courageous problem solvers
• Collaborative team players
• Inquisitive minds with a relentless desire to learn
• Ambitious go-getters who are driven to win
• Individuals that subscribe to the highest ethical standards

“If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.”

Standard Bank placed 18th in the 2024 edition of Forbes' annual ranking of the World's Best Employers, a list that includes 850 top large multinational organisations. The bank emerged as the highest ranked company from Africa and ranked second in the Banking and Financial Services sector globally.

Postgraduate or 4-year degree in:

• Accounting
• Business sciences
• Economics
• Math/ Statistics

Additional Requirements:

• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Full-time student or very recent graduate
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

East Rand based company is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Assistant.

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of:
1. Accounting (up to trial balance)
2. Statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Tax and Statistics SA)
3. Preparation & reporting of Management Accounts, Forecasting, Budgets and Audits
4. Risk and Internal Control
5. Accounting Standards
6. Good knowledge of ACCPAC, SAP or other computerized accounting and reporting systems

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the financial planning and analysis function for a prominent industry leader!

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly results packs to executive management
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate insights to support strategic decision-making
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate and realistic financial plans
• Manage monthly and weekly rolling forecasts, including cash flow forecasts
• Take ownership of the SAC platform/model and identify opportunities for optimisation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Evaluate the financial impact of business strategies and initiatives

• CA(SA) / Completed CIMA
• Additional academic credentials (MBA)
• 8 - 10 years post article experience in a similar role
• Related industry experience in FMCG / Manufacturing / Logistics
• Advance Excel / ERP system usage
• SAP Analytics

R 1 600 000 - R 1 800 000 - Annually