Key Requirements:

• Financial Analysis Skills: In-depth understanding of financial analysis techniques, including variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Ability to extract insights from complex financial data and communicate them effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and the ability to connect financial analysis to broader business objectives. Understand key drivers of financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to drive business growth and profitability.
• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to work with large datasets and perform complex financial calculations accurately.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial audiences. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Willingness to adapt to changes and embrace new technologies or tools for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, gathering requirements, defining project scope, and prioritizing features for local BPC implementations.

Essential Requirements:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Desirable Requirements:

• Minimum requirements: Qualified Chartered Accountant / University degree in business administration/finances and/or comparable business experience
• Strong understanding of BPC concepts, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
• Experience with SAP BPC or similar enterprise planning and consolidation tools is highly desirable.

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