Key Duties & Responsibilities
Business Intelligence and Analysis
Day-to-day maintenance and review of data in WIOCC's business budget models and associated working data files
Integrate actual monthly and annual financial performance, as prepared by the accounts team, into actionable Business Intelligence (BI) reports for management and other stakeholders while detailing any warning signs or recommendations as needed
Lead the annual and long-term strategic planning and budget processes by providing data-driven financial insights and forecasts, and aligning budgets with business objectives
Prepare compelling, concise BI reports and presentations for the Management that articulate the financial strategy and performance of the company to enable informed decision-making
Support management and other departments with reports and analysis as needed for their areas
Serve as a data & systems expert, ensuring the needs of BI are met by its internal suppliers including IT and Finance
Provide reports and analysis and insights on P&L, cashflow and balance sheet including opportunities and risks of performance against budget
Foster strong relationships with key business units to ensure BI solutions meet their needs and contribute to overall business success
Support finance initiatives, including equity or debt fundraising projects
Support the business intelligence director with any other reports as required
P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet
Provide reports, analysis and insights on P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet elements across the organization including budget variances
Lead the annual costs budgeting process, working closely with department heads to prepare realistic and achievable budgets
Highlight key dependencies and risks in the financial plan to the Business Intelligence director
Implement and continuously improve systems used to analyse P&L actuals and FYF across the group, enhancing visibility, accuracy, and decision-making
Develop and maintain dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor revenue and cost performance
Participate in strategic projects, offering expertise in cost management and cost optimization
Identify, develop, and implement financial controls and processes to ensure accurate recognition and billing of revenue together with cost optimisation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or an equivalent
Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CPA(K) or ACCA
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis. Demonstrable experience in the Telecommunications, IT Infrastructure, or other Technology sectors is a plus
Skills and Competences
Demonstrable experience in numerical, financial, and interpretative techniques, preferably in the Telecommunications or IT Infrastructure sectors
Proven ability to produce high-level graphical representations of data for management decision making and simplifying complex analysis into concise and actionable insights
The ideal candidate should have abilities in business acumen; strategy and P&L understanding; data comprehension and analysis
Confidence to make data-driven decisions and advise on a wide variety of accounting and financial matters while understanding their full implications on the business
Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint mandatory) and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)
Proficiency in BI analysis tools, like PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
Time Management: work with many data streams and many deadlines. Ability to manage time is crucial
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate within the WIOCC team to achieve results
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Attributes
Client focused, relationship builder
Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
Boundless, passionate and flexible
Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork