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*Contexte et environnement *
Complex regulatory framework within the petroleum industry with ongoing changes over the years

Low profitability culture across the organisation, resulting in poor variance analysis in the different business

*Activités *
As a Financial Planning Analyst you would be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Deliver an annual Long-term plan & Budget packages in line with the group instruction and ensure the consistency of information captured in the pack is line with management decisions & business expectations.
• Collaborate with Management and Strategy teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Provide recommendations based on financial analysis. Develop scenario analysis capability for multi business stream activity.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budget, and forecasts. Recommend corrective actions if necessary.
• Assist with the evaluation of company performance by analysing financial and operational data, including the performance of ad hoc analysis
• Forecast Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial forecasts and models, support the continuous development of financial models and data analytics tools.

CAPEX

• Facilitate the implementation of Capex controlling practices and policies across TMSA and NBE in accordance to Group policies.
• Create and maintain investment structure for affiliates and load budget on SAP as per approved Formal Commitment of Authority (FCA) and manage the 10% tolerance adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation of both the annual Capex budget and rolling long-term plan (LTP.)
• Produce the monthly Capex reporting pack – with clear, concise and meaningful reporting and analysis; communicate appropriate explanation for variances – for Board, MANCOM and Head Office.
• Generate Power BI reports to provide insights into project spending, supporting the planning of the business units to enhance Capex control and time tracking.

HSEQ

• To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

*Profil du candidat *
A Financial Planning Analyst would possess for the following:

• Financial degree (Postgraduate) plus 5 to 7 years related business experience, and in-depth knowledge of industry
• Comprehensive understanding of functional interactions across the entire company
• Good accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of TotalEnergies Group reporting rules
• Very good personal computer skills (Excel, advanced database skills ( and Financial modelling ability )
• Key competencies include good interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadline, analytical and attention to detail
• English is the working language

*Informations supplémentaires
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats. *

JOB CONTEXT

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for the financial planning and forecasts submissions in accordance with Nutreco's accounting policies and procedures and supports decision making from a financial perspective analyzing in a wide variety of business processes from various perspectives, such as costs, revenues, profitability etc. and assists in preparing proposals regarding CAPEX projects.

He / She works closely with the Opco Controller on financial planning, forecasts, all accounting, reporting, and financial disclosure matters and consults often with relevant stakeholders, and confers with his / her peer Tax Manager, Treasury Manager as well as the Business Control Managers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and submissions.
• Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
• Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
• Escalates any financial issues to management.
• Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Completes market research and comparable company or OpCo analysis.
• Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Prepares detailed monthly financial reports for management.
• Uses popular financial planning and analysis tools.
• Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.
• Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required from time to time.

Data collection and insight generation

• Uses data and analysis in problem identification (bottlenecks, efficiencies, insights, etc.) continuously searching for data sources to conduct analysis valuable to the company, continuously enhancing the problem analysis / identification in terms of relevance, quality and insights based on business requirements,
• Collects, analyses, coordinates and selects internal and external data and research for further analysis, to have an optimal set of data and research results available, which provides the relevant business area with desired information and/or further analyses or reporting.
• Discovers ways in which business value can be drawn from analysis and develops trusted information with true insights.
• Visualizes the analysis and transforms the analysis into valuable and relevant insights for business.

Advice

• Proactively advises colleagues and management on data and insight analysis, opportunities and market developments,
• Optimally informs and advises internal stakeholders and customers about analysis and related insights,
• Acts as a liaison with managers, advises and supports them concerning all finance related matters, formulates and presents possible solutions

Planning & Control cycle

• Supports the business with the planning & control cycle, including the preparation of the 3-year development plan and annual budgets, and the reporting of actual results:
• Communicating guidelines and instructions, and creating templates to facilitate the planning and reporting processes
• Participate in the financial review process between the OpCo(s), Division and Nutreco Corporate
• Performing financial analysis of actual performance compared to plan and last year
• Preparing management information, such as monthly reports and presentations on various topics
• Assisting in the preparation and analysis of annual financial reports.

Market Developments / Investments

• Assesses market developments using analytics and data insights, so that knowledge and insight of developments in area of expertise is up-to-date and ensured in the long term
• On request of the business, performs analysis of capital expenditures, credit applications, divestment proposals and other events with a major financial impact, by:
• Performing investigations and analyses in line with corporate guidelines
• Preparing cover notes and presentations

Analysis / Analytics

• Conducts and merges complex internal and external analysis. Carries out structural and ad hoc analysis and advanced analytics to transform data and research into useful information, which offer useful insights and recommendations to the designated business area.
• Develops and provides ad hoc financials analysis that add value to the business and contribute to the delivery of the Divisional strategy.
• Assists functional counterparts in the OpCo as required on matter involving cost determination issues, valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of costs and product pricing,
• May conduct special studies and analysis such as cost impact of proposed changes in facilities, systems and processes.

Compliance / Governance / Audits

• Supports and promotes the Division wide compliance to corporate policies, especially relating to the Finance and Administration functions,
• Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations.
• Follows all IFRS developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures, if necessary,
• Contributes to further professionalizing the (Finance) function, including signaling of areas of improvement and implementing solutions,
• Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards,
• Supports and prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details,
• Interpretation and analytical skills
• Timeliness, accuracy and reliability of all periodic and ad-hoc reporting and management information
• Level of compliance / non-conformities
• Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
• Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
• Works independently using project management skills.
• Builds strong working relationships and has good leadership skills.
• Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CA / CIMA Qualification advantageous
• 6+ years' working experience
• Manufacturing industry background
• ERP System experience, Unite M3 would be advantage,
• Professional skills in Microsoft software (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint) and Power BI
• HFM / OneStream knowledge
• Technical knowledge of IFRS, General Accounting and Tax legislation

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for managing an effective and efficient operation of the financial planning, analysis, reporting and accounting function. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager supports management, especially the Controller, in decision making regarding Finance & Control and Business matters, with investigations, analyses, reports, presentations and advice.

He/She performs economic research and analysis for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in the subsequent appraisal of the results. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager may also prepare statistical studies (economic and financial) and forecasts for business conditions and trends and draws relevant conclusions. Additionally, provides the business management with accurate and reliable internal financial information and external financial statements regarding the performance and the valuation of the business for various stakeholders.

Job Description:
JOB CONTEXT
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is responsible for the financial planning and forecasts submissions in accordance with Nutreco's accounting policies and procedures and supports decision making from a financial perspective analyzing in a wide variety of business processes from various perspectives, such as costs, revenues, profitability etc. and assists in preparing proposals regarding CAPEX projects.

He / She works closely with the Opco Controller on financial planning, forecasts, all accounting, reporting, and financial disclosure matters and consults often with relevant stakeholders, and confers with his / her peer Tax Manager, Treasury Manager as well as the Business Control Managers.

Key Accountabilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes and submissions.
• Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
• Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
• Escalates any financial issues to management.
• Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Completes market research and comparable company or OpCo analysis.
• Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Prepares detailed monthly financial reports for management.
• Uses popular financial planning and analysis tools.
• Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.
• Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required from time to time.

Data collection and insight generation

• Uses data and analysis in problem identification (bottlenecks, efficiencies, insights, etc.) continuously searching for data sources to conduct analysis valuable to the company, continuously enhancing the problem analysis / identification in terms of relevance, quality and insights based on business requirements,
• Collects, analyses, coordinates and selects internal and external data and research for further analysis, to have an optimal set of data and research results available, which provides the relevant business area with desired information and/or further analyses or reporting.
• Discovers ways in which business value can be drawn from analysis and develops trusted information with true insights.
• Visualizes the analysis and transforms the analysis into valuable and relevant insights for business.

Advice

• Proactively advises colleagues and management on data and insight analysis, opportunities and market developments,
• Optimally informs and advises internal stakeholders and customers about analysis and related insights,
• Acts as a liaison with managers, advises and supports them concerning all finance related matters, formulates and presents possible solutions

Planning & Control cycle

• Supports the business with the planning & control cycle, including the preparation of the 3-year development plan and annual budgets, and the reporting of actual results:
• Communicating guidelines and instructions, and creating templates to facilitate the planning and reporting processes
• Participate in the financial review process between the OpCo(s), Division and Nutreco Corporate
• Performing financial analysis of actual performance compared to plan and last year
• Preparing management information, such as monthly reports and presentations on various topics
• Assisting in the preparation and analysis of annual financial reports.

Market Developments / Investments

• Assesses market developments using analytics and data insights, so that knowledge and insight of developments in area of expertise is up-to-date and ensured in the long term
• On request of the business, performs analysis of capital expenditures, credit applications, divestment proposals and other events with a major financial impact, by:
• Performing investigations and analyses in line with corporate guidelines
• Preparing cover notes and presentations

Analysis / Analytics

• Conducts and merges complex internal and external analysis. Carries out structural and ad hoc analysis and advanced analytics to transform data and research into useful information, which offer useful insights and recommendations to the designated business area.
• Develops and provides ad hoc financials analysis that add value to the business and contribute to the delivery of the Divisional strategy.
• Assists functional counterparts in the OpCo as required on matter involving cost determination issues, valuation, distribution of overhead, treatment of costs and product pricing,
• May conduct special studies and analysis such as cost impact of proposed changes in facilities, systems and processes.

Compliance / Governance / Audits

• Supports and promotes the Division wide compliance to corporate policies, especially relating to the Finance and Administration functions,
• Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations.
• Follows all IFRS developments closely and implements new or revised accounting policies and procedures, if necessary,
• Contributes to further professionalizing the (Finance) function, including signaling of areas of improvement and implementing solutions,
• Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards,
• Supports and prepares (financial) audits, ensures all relevant financial information is available for internal and external Auditors.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details,
• Interpretation and analytical skills
• Timeliness, accuracy and reliability of all periodic and ad-hoc reporting and management information
• Level of compliance / non-conformities
• Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
• Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
• Works independently using project management skills.
• Builds strong working relationships and has good leadership skills.
• Learns quickly and has strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CA / CIMA Qualification advantageous
• 6+ years' working experience
• Manufacturing industry background
• ERP System experience, Unite M3 would be advantage,
• Professional skills in Microsoft software (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint) and Power BI
• HFM / OneStream knowledge
• Technical knowledge of IFRS, General Accounting and Tax legislation

Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management by integrating capital, liquidity, and balance sheet insights into decision-making frameworks. Shape the cluster's return architecture by defining hurdle rates, challenging pricing methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment with bank-wide capital efficiency goals. Drive optimisation through oversight of profitability, pricing performance, and resource consumption, translating financial strategy into actionable targets. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product-level decisions reflect strategic value, risk appetite, and sustainable return delivery.

Job Description

Strategic Analytics & Resource Optimisation

• • Shape and influence capital and balance sheet strategies to support business growth and financial resilience.
• Evaluate resource allocation proposals and contribute to enterprise-level prioritisation aligned with return objectives.
• Use advanced analytics to identify portfolio tilts and strategic investment areas across customer segments and sectors.
• Assess trade-offs between risk, return, and growth to inform high-impact business decisions.
• Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations on resource deployment and performance improvement.

Financial management and Business Partnering

• • Collaborate with business unit or function heads to determine their performance reporting needs (both financial and non-financial) and agree on deliverables annually.
• Guide the setting and translation of performance targets to business units and products.
• Monitor return delivery and provide insights to optimise portfolio and pricing outcomes.
• Support robust governance across financial resource decisions, pricing practices, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure consistent application of frameworks that support disciplined financial management.
• Provide thought leadership through financial insight and external benchmarking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, finance, risk and treasury to embed FRM principles into core decision-making.

Strategic Analytics and Resource Optimisation

People Management

• • Develop internal capability by recruiting and developing a capable team to ensure the necessary resources are in place to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Implement the people management strategy for the area, in collaboration with the HRBP for the business unit, focusing on talent management, development, resourcing, and retention.
• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching within the team.
• Motivate the team and implement measures to recognize and reward direct reports.
• Inspire team members through coaching and mentoring, helping them to perform optimally in alignment with the vision and values, and create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business.

Education and Experience Required

• • Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA or MBA or Actuarial Science or Engineering
• 5+ years professional financial management experience
• 5+ years Banking Experience at a management level
• Preferred team lead in Finance Function teams or in professional environments
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential business growth
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of people change management

Knowledge & Skills:

• • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python)
• Banking regulation (Expert)
• Writing & reporting (Advanced)
• Presentation skills (Advanced)
• Understanding of systems used (Advanced)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Knowledge of business continuity and contingency (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Excellent organisational skills (Advanced)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Strong performance management and coaching skills (Advanced)
• Ability to think creatively (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)
• Good understanding of the policies and strategies (Advanced)
• Understanding of Banking operating structures (Advanced)
• Change management (Advanced)

Competencies:

• • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education

Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership in financial resource management by integrating capital, liquidity, and balance sheet insights into decision-making frameworks. Shape the cluster's return architecture by defining hurdle rates, challenging pricing methodologies, and ensuring strategic alignment with bank-wide capital efficiency goals. Drive optimisation through oversight of profitability, pricing performance, and resource consumption, translating financial strategy into actionable targets. Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring that product-level decisions reflect strategic value, risk appetite, and sustainable return delivery.

Job Description
Strategic Analytics & Resource Optimisation

• Shape and influence capital and balance sheet strategies to support business growth and financial resilience.
• Evaluate resource allocation proposals and contribute to enterprise-level prioritisation aligned with return objectives.
• Use advanced analytics to identify portfolio tilts and strategic investment areas across customer segments and sectors.
• Assess trade-offs between risk, return, and growth to inform high-impact business decisions.
• Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations on resource deployment and performance improvement.

Financial management and Business Partnering

• Collaborate with business unit or function heads to determine their performance reporting needs (both financial and non-financial) and agree on deliverables annually.
• Guide the setting and translation of performance targets to business units and products.
• Monitor return delivery and provide insights to optimise portfolio and pricing outcomes.
• Support robust governance across financial resource decisions, pricing practices, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure consistent application of frameworks that support disciplined financial management.
• Provide thought leadership through financial insight and external benchmarking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, finance, risk and treasury to embed FRM principles into core decision-making.

Strategic Analytics and Resource Optimisation
People Management

• Develop internal capability by recruiting and developing a capable team to ensure the necessary resources are in place to achieve business strategy and objectives.
• Implement the people management strategy for the area, in collaboration with the HRBP for the business unit, focusing on talent management, development, resourcing, and retention.
• Embed formal Performance Development and informal coaching within the team.
• Motivate the team and implement measures to recognize and reward direct reports.
• Inspire team members through coaching and mentoring, helping them to perform optimally in alignment with the vision and values, and create a sense of urgency and excitement around the business.

Education And Experience Required

• Minimum B-degree (NQF level no.7) Desired Post Graduate Degree (NQF level no.8+), CA (SA) or CIMA or MBA or Actuarial Science or Engineering
• 5+ years professional financial management experience
• 5+ years Banking Experience at a management level
• Preferred team lead in Finance Function teams or in professional environments
• Experience in business transformation contexts related to exponential business growth
• Experience in commercial innovation environments
• Broad Finance including strategic, commercial, legal, risk and operational aspects
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment
• Knowledge of people change management

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python)
• Banking regulation (Expert)
• Writing & reporting (Advanced)
• Presentation skills (Advanced)
• Understanding of systems used (Advanced)
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Advanced)
• Understanding of corporate controls and checks (Advanced)
• Knowledge of business continuity and contingency (Advanced)
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Excellent organisational skills (Advanced)
• Excellent communication skills (Advanced)
• Relationship management and networking (Advanced)
• Strong performance management and coaching skills (Advanced)
• Ability to think creatively (Advanced)
• Ability to react positively under pressure (Advanced)
• Good understanding of the policies and strategies (Advanced)
• Understanding of Banking operating structures (Advanced)
• Change management (Advanced)

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change Planning
• Learning and researching
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking, Leading and supervising

Education
Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary
The Planning team, a sub-team within Group FP&A, is responsible for overall financial planning across Absa Group (preparation and review of forecasts and short-and medium-term budgets that inform the Integrated Plan). Analysis of competitors, trends, revenues, new products/businesses etc. Preparation of briefing notes for annual results presentations. Ad hoc analysis and research, often related to presentations to Exco and other senior management

This role supports the preparation of these key deliverables and provides analysis and inputs into these processes.

Job Description
Accountability: Assist the team in team executing the following deliverables to Exco and other members of senior management:

• Project management and analysis of key planning deliverables throughout the year: RAF, STP, Stress Testing and Integrated Planning outputs
• Competitor analysis
• Research projects - gathering financial data and creating insightful, decision useful analysis and thought pieces
• Results presentations at half year and year end
• Other ad hoc projects and presentations
• Financial scenario analysis and stress testing
• Consolidating financial information for senior management
• Attend meetings to assist executives to understand and complete their tasks to achieve team
• goals

Accountability: Ad-hoc requirements/submissions

• Execute ad-hoc queries on a daily basis that are dependent on external and internal requirements and vary considerably throughout the year.
• Attend various committee meetings in which one will use their understanding of margins, impairment trends or economic understanding to provide a valuable contribution. In some instances the contribution will be on a discussion basis and in others a submission to the committee is required.
• Perform analysis and make recommendations on Balance sheet optimisation
• Provide other departments (Efficiency office, office of the CEO, treasury etc) with a range of information (analysis, forecasts, and actual financial data etc) to perform their respective tasks. The information supplied may need to be package in a different format to make it relevant for their respective needs. An understanding of the roll-up structures within the Absa Business and good financial understanding is vital in this instance so as to avoid misrepresenting information.

Accountability: Cluster Relationship Manager (CRM) roles

• Provide analysis support relating to role to respective cluster through submissions, due dates and planning Interact with and supply guidance to Business units on a daily basis

Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.

• Peer responsibility: Engage and develop finance and business savvy leaders.
• Play to our A-Game culture of culture of inclusivity, diversity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.
• Network with finance colleagues across Group Finance and create awareness of challenges, opportunities and issues and encourage collaboration
• Focus on Finance skills evolution and remaining relevant.

Qualifications And Experience

• B-degree in Accounting/Financial management (NQF level no.6)
• 3 years Technical experience

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic Financial Accounting
• Analytical skills
• Self-driven and good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of financial markets
• Knowledge of economics

Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action
• Learning and researching
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Relating and networking
• Adapting and responding to change
• Persuading and influencing
• Creating and innovating

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The Planning team, a sub-team within Group FP&A, is responsible for overall financial planning across Absa Group (preparation and review of forecasts and short-and medium-term budgets that inform the Integrated Plan). Analysis of competitors, trends, revenues, new products/businesses etc. Preparation of briefing notes for annual results presentations. Ad hoc analysis and research, often related to presentations to Exco and other senior management

This role supports the preparation of these key deliverables and provides analysis and inputs into these processes.

Job Description

Accountability: Assist the team in team executing the following deliverables to Exco and other members of senior management:

• Project management and analysis of key planning deliverables throughout the year: RAF, STP, Stress Testing and Integrated Planning outputs
• Competitor analysis
• Research projects - gathering financial data and creating insightful, decision useful analysis and thought pieces
• Results presentations at half year and year end
• Other ad hoc projects and presentations
• Financial scenario analysis and stress testing
• Consolidating financial information for senior management
• Attend meetings to assist executives to understand and complete their tasks to achieve team
• goals

Accountability: Ad-hoc requirements/submissions

• Execute ad-hoc queries on a daily basis that are dependent on external and internal requirements and vary considerably throughout the year.
• Attend various committee meetings in which one will use their understanding of margins, impairment trends or economic understanding to provide a valuable contribution. In some instances the contribution will be on a discussion basis and in others a submission to the committee is required.
• Perform analysis and make recommendations on Balance sheet optimisation
• Provide other departments (Efficiency office, office of the CEO, treasury etc) with a range of information (analysis, forecasts, and actual financial data etc) to perform their respective tasks. The information supplied may need to be package in a different format to make it relevant for their respective needs. An understanding of the roll-up structures within the Absa Business and good financial understanding is vital in this instance so as to avoid misrepresenting information.

Accountability: Cluster Relationship Manager (CRM) roles

• Provide analysis support relating to role to respective cluster through submissions, due dates and planning Interact with and supply guidance to Business units on a daily basis

Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.

• Peer responsibility: Engage and develop finance and business savvy leaders.
• Play to our A-Game culture of culture of inclusivity, diversity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.
• Network with finance colleagues across Group Finance and create awareness of challenges, opportunities and issues and encourage collaboration
• Focus on Finance skills evolution and remaining relevant.

Qualifications and experience:

• B-degree in Accounting/Financial management (NQF level no.6)
• 3 years Technical experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Basic Financial Accounting
• Analytical skills
• Self-driven and good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of financial markets
• Knowledge of economics

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action
• Learning and researching
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Relating and networking
• Adapting and responding to change
• Persuading and influencing
• Creating and innovating

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning Associate looking to join an independent financial planning business that sets the industry standard?

This role is the engine room of our advice process, offering you a unique opportunity to work on complex financial strategies and ensure legal compliance within a highly professional environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Needs Analysis (FNA): Prepare comprehensive FNAs across Risk, Pre-retirement, and Post-retirement planning.
Portfolio Strategy: Prepare investment proposal documents, review existing client portfolios, and create detailed review files.
Compliance & Administration: Ensure all client files adhere to POPI, FICA, and FAIS legislation requirements. You will also perform quality control on quotations, submissions, and oversee the implementation process.
Client & Advisor Support: Manage client relationships , set up review appointments , and act as the liaison with product providers to follow up on submitted instructions and research new and existing products.

Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of 5 years in a similar Para-planning role.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Financial Planning Director who can lead with insight, navigate complexity, and deliver performance excellence. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing our financial planning processes across the Africa Operating Unit (OU), ensuring not just financial accuracy but also strategic impact and storytelling that drives action.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Lead the planning, forecasting, and performance management processes for the Africa Operating Unit, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery of financial outputs.

• Utilize and manage financial planning systems, particularly Hyperion, to develop and maintain accurate forecasts, scenario planning, and P&L reviews.

• Act as a thought partner to Platform Services, Regional Leads, Franchise Leadership, and Commercial/RGM teams to deliver insight-driven plans and rolling estimates that influence key business decisions.

• Collaborate with the Insights Director to embed data-driven business assumptions into the planning cycle and support the preparation of compelling narratives and executive presentations.

• Translate financial results and forecasts into clear, actionable insights and stories, providing commentary that supports business performance management and risk mitigation.

• Facilitate business plan and rolling estimate review cycles, with a strong emphasis on scenario planning and proactive risk and opportunity (R&O) management.

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the system, ensuring cross-functional alignment and strategic coherence.

• Build and nurture collaborative relationships across regions, bottlers, and central functions, fostering a culture of trust, partnership, and joint problem-solving.

• Maintain composure and performance delivery under pressure while promoting a positive, high-performance culture within the team and broader finance community.

• Support the creation and communication of the 3-year Strategic Business Plan and annual budgeting cycles, coordinating end-to-end processes and performance monitoring.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial planning, commercial finance, or a related strategic finance role.

• Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes environments with proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence without authority.

• Proficiency in Hyperion and other financial planning tools, with a hands-on approach to scenario modeling and variance analysis.

• Strong storytelling and communication skills, capable of turning complex data into compelling business narratives.

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and pressure, deliver under tight timelines, and juggle multiple priorities with calm focus.

• Deep understanding of system economics, bottler business models, and regional market dynamics in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

• A people-first leader who promotes a strong, inclusive culture, uplifts capabilities, and drives engagement across diverse teams.

What We Offer:

Join a purpose-driven Africa Finance team where teams are the new heroes and our leaders are inclusive orchestrators. As we craft Loved Brands, Sustainably, for a Better Shared Future, you will:

• Leverage our boundaryless network

• Live our culture code with intention

• Build future-ready capabilities

• Become part of an adaptable, agile organization

Skills

Financial Forecasting; Financial Analysis; Finance; Financial Planning; Forecasting; Data Driven

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30

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