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Planning and Budgeting Manager

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  • Kingston and St. Andrew
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 13/09/2023
  • Shantel McFarlane

The role is responsible for ensuring that integral insights from across all the functions of the business are critically analyzed in a timely manner to aid strategic decisions for current and future business goals.

Major Responsibilities

 

 

  • In collaboration with the Commercial Department, monitor the validation of pricing and customer account Master Data changes before and after the system update.
  • Monitor Discount and Free of Charge Validations and ensure that they are in compliance with the approved discount rates and budgeted amount.
  • Oversee the completion of weekly health checks on pricing by channel and discounts.
  • Provide monthly, quarterly and annual board deck to include Financials and Overall Business Performance Analysis .
  • Prepare insightful financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders
  • Responsible for various aspects of the month-end close process, including proposing corrections for accounting during month end close, accrual entries, etc.
  • Collaborate with the senior management team or the FD on achieving company’s long-term financial planning objective.
  • Act as a true business partner by providing financial results to operational divisions along with analysis support.
  • On an annual basis, support the development of the annual strategic plan, utilizing critical analysis to support targets and objectives to deliver overall business growth.
  • Assist with the analysis of new business opportunities by conducting research and providing financial, commercial, operational and human resources data to invite discussions and strategic decisions.
  • Examine diverse data sources (OPEREX & Revenue) utilized in forecasting processes to derive valuable insights
  • Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports and recommendations.
  • Continuously evaluate information systems, reporting tools and structure for improvements that drive efficiency in providing business critical information and analysis.
  • Coordinate with department heads to gather budget inputs, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Lead the preparation of financial statement forecasts, analyzing trends and identifying potential risks and opportunities and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate the attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Monitor fixed and variable expenses to drive cost optimization.
  • Foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organization.
  • Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues.

 

 

 

 

Job Characteristics

 

 

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles,
  • Excellent presentation skills – the ability to understand and interpret complex data easily to all necessary stakeholders
  • Ability to work well independently and better in a team
  • Passion for accuracy/attention to detail
  • Commercial awareness, a good understanding of key functions of the business
  • Effective networking - internally and externally
  • Good time management skills to meet reporting deadlines
  • Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of SAP

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • MBA or MSc in Accounting/Finance
  • Have a sound knowledge of management accounting principles and financial accounting principles (IFRS)
  • Proven experience in cost analysis
  • Hands on experience in budgeting
  • Experienced in developing financial model and business cases
  • At least two (5) years’ experience in a similar role

 

 

Ref: Planning and Budgeting ManagerC

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