The DataFlow Group - Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (10-15 yrs)

About the Organisation:

The DataFlow Group is a leading global provider of specialized Primary Source Verification (PSV) solutions, background screening and immigration compliance services. The DataFlow Group partners with clients across the public and private sectors to assist them in mitigating potential risk by exposing fraudulent:

What do we do ?

We partner with clients across the public & private sectors to assist them in mitigating potential risk by exposing fraudulent education degrees , job histories, practical licenses, work permits and passports among other personal or professional documents.

- The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst plays a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and forecasting to support business decisions and drive financial success. This position involves developing budgets, creating financial models, conducting variance analyses, and generating performance reports, all aimed at shaping the company's financial strategy and enhancing overall financial performance

Duties and responsibilities:

- Budgeting and Financial Planning: Contribute to the creation of annual budgets and long-term financial strategies. Collaborate with department leaders to collect input, analyse trends, and determine budget needs.

- Variance Analysis: Prepare and review budget versus actual variance reports, offering management insights into key financial drivers and anomalies.

- Forecasting Support: Aid in the forecasting process by analysing historical performance data, market trends, and key business drivers.

- Reporting: Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

- Risk and Opportunity Analysis: Identify and communicate potential financial risks and opportunities based on in-depth analysis.

- Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments of the organisation's financial health, analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to gauge business performance and highlight improvement areas.

- Strategic Insights: Provide financial insights on revenue, expenses, and profitability to support strategic decision-making.

- Financial Modelling: Develop and manage financial models to project business performance under various scenarios.

- Scenario Analysis: Perform scenario analyses to assess the financial impacts of strategic initiatives, investments, and key business decisions.

- Project Evaluation: Evaluate the feasibility and return on investment (ROI) for proposed projects and initiatives.

Education Skills & Competencies:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CA or MBA preferred).

- Experience: 10+ years in financial planning and analysis or related roles.

- Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in financial modelling and analysis. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Insights).

- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

- Attributes: Capable of working independently, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment. Strong business acumen and understanding of key financial concepts. Proactive with a focus on continuous improvement and results-driven performance.