Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Purpose
The purpose of this role is to communicate financial plans, budgets, and support report on financial performance to required stakeholders. In addition, Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis will work in partnership with the Finance Business Partners and optimization of financial reporting and budgeting processes and programs.

Main Job Functions:
Strategy Implementation
• Lead creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals, with emphasis on client experience (internal and external)
• Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, business plans and support.

Staff Leadership and Management
• Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary.
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals, and performance objectives for the team
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program.
• Develop and implement a training plan to build and develop skills within the team.
• Performance manages resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary.
• Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.

Governance
• Set up / participate in ad hoc and operational meetings Participate and provide inputs in tactical meetings Report at process and functional level.
• Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/customer, or cost impact if not resolved.
• Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution.
• Set up and manage project status meetings.
• Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions Manage budgets.
• Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes.
• Provide inputs on all projects initiated.
• Review key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions Manage budget.
Reporting
• Review reports monthly from the SSC and CoE relating to progress made.
• within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organization
• Review reports on an ad hoc basis on specific projects (as required)

Budgets
• Manage sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives Manage project or initiative budgets in line with business objectives.

Operational Delivery
Define Business Plan
• Define templates, drivers, targets as per MTN policy on performance management.
• Evaluate environmental variables and market conditions to develop long-term strategies to support current and future customer needs.
• Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for the Opco, i co-ordination with Opco decision support and management teams.
• Review and sign off Annual Operational Budget and projection of expenses.
• Ensure direction and proper understanding of all cost centers/departments in developing budget plans.
• Develop guidelines for developing the budget for the Opco.
• Analyze and prepare budget estimate for the organization, obtain appropriate approval from the Board, as applicable.
• Ensure finalization of budgets for various departments and business units with support from the respective Heads
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
• Review and provide inputs for financial planning, budgeting process and control process.
• Validate if financial planning and budgeting of the Opco is in line with strategic plans, initiatives, and policies of the Opco and the Group
• Review Financial Reports for accuracy and validate adherence to MTN and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and ensure adherence to all standards, statutory policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to Finance and Tax, conduct meetings for review and timely action.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure staff motivation is high.
• Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity.
• Ensure the team is led, motivated, and rewarded to achieve high performance areas.
• Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco objectives.
• Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions Manage team (including recruitment, on-boarding, attrition)
• Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress, and maintain motivation.
• Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives.
• Provide an advisory function on governance and best practices in client experience.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or any related course
• Postgraduate in Finance and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g., Chartered
• Accountant)
Work Experience
• 7-11 years of work experience in financial analysis and reporting
• At least 4 years’ experience in a senior management level within a financial unit of a leading organization

Industry / Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (preferred)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (preferred)

Any other specifications
• Knowledge in Finance division in Telecommunication industry
• Experience of financial and accounting standards and procedures
• ERP related knowledge

Responsibility towards:
Internal Stakeholders
• Heads of different functions at Opco
• Finance Centres of Excellence (CoE)
• Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC)
• Group Management Services

External Stakeholders: Interaction and Relationship
• Legal Advisors Statutory Auditors
• Government or regulatory bodies

COMPETENCIES
Knowledge:
• Identifies, recognizes & builds future talent Complexity and Ambiguity
• Ensures Ethical Stakeholder Management
• Displays courage to take tough decision Partnering.
• Empowering others
• Information processing
• Risk management

Skills / physical competencies:
• Analytical Accounting
• Research & Development ERP related knowledge
• Performance Management

Behavioral qualities:
• Complete candor
• Relationships
• Emotional Maturity
• Innovation
• Is culturally aware and adaptable.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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