Financial Planning & Operational Analyst

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.