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What We'll Bring:

TransUnion Africa is currently recruiting for a dynamic and figure orientated individual to be responsible for consolidating & directing certain aspects of the Group Financial Planning and Analysis function to achieve all planning, forecasting, and managerial objectives of the TU Africa Group of Companies. Reporting to the Director – Financial Planning and Analysis, this goal orientated, driven and innovative individual will navigate a multicultural and highly competitive environment while partnering with a number of internal and external customers such as the CFO, the Head of Strategy, group holding companies (Chicago, Corporate and International), the TU Finance team (local and US), and the TU Executive team; to ensure that the Financial Planning and Analysis is managed in a way that exceeds expectations

What You'll Bring:

How You’ll Contribute

Responsible for consolidating input from the team, ensuring accurate information is shared and presented and mentoring/coaching the team to deliver exceptional results. Working with the FP&A director to drive continuous improvement that enables the FP&A function to be operating at best practice levels.Ability to problem solve when faced with ad-hoc requests for information.Input into driving margin expansion and revenue growth in the business.Motivating the team to deliver exceptional results during pressurized periods and assisting the team with prioritizing deliverables.Responsible for directing certain aspects of the Business function to achieve all planning, forecasting and managerial reporting objectives of the TransUnion GroupDevelop analysis based on metrics to evaluate financial and operational performance for the enterprise wide cross functional projects and initiatives.Responsible for ensuring systems are in place and established to enforce best practice business planning across the GroupIdentification and investigation of potential inefficiencies and risks encountered by the business based on financial and operational performance metricsPartner in leading the executive management team through all forecasting and budgeting exercisesAnalysis of financial and operational information to identify trends and interpret trends for senior managementPartner in the development and implementation of the annual operating budget and resource planAnalysis of historical and forecasted business segment results including a review of major trends within each segment in terms of revenue, major cost categories and profitabilityCoordination with all levels of management and staff to gather, analyze, summarize
and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans and business planningCoordination of monthly reports and forecasting for the Group that is:ExpectedFlashWalksResponsible for co-coordinating reports required by TU InternationalEnsure all people practices are performed according to company policy and procedure and HR guidelines

Impact You'll Make:

We are looking for 6-8 years’ experience within a large multinational commercial  organization (preferably CA(SA)). A proven track record of change implementation and process improvement is essential to the role along with a willingness and ability to work in an unstructured environment with fluid change processes. Prior FP&A experience and advanced PowerPoint skills would be an advantage.

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate will have the following competencies:

Functional Competencies:

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of financial systems, and financial system configuration

Computerised accounting

Operational finance

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to work independently and proactivley

Speed and accuracy with figures as well as attention to detail

Ability to effectively partner with business and drive insights

Planning and organizing skills with the ability to be proactive and to plan ahead

Leadership

Ability to prioritise work deliverables in a creative environment in order to meet multiple, tight and highly pressurised deadlines

Ability to think and move quickly in a dynamic fast moving environment

Business acumen

Excellent verbal and written communication skills- upward, downward and lateral

Conflict management

Problem solving

Coaching and mentoring skills

Systematic and analytical

Personal Qualities:

A strong participative team member, diplomatic, tough and assertive, prepared to stand his/her ground, yet flexible and adaptable to a dynamic and demanding environment

Quick learner

Integrity and trust - Absolute integrity and ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information

Mature, well-balanced and confident personality who is self-driven, highly motivated and energetic

Personable, decisive, and confident bearing with the versatility to associate and communicate at all levels.

Negotiating skills and entrepreneurial spirit

Prepared to work long hours

Drive for results

Disciplined

Action orientated

Practical

Innovative/ Creative

Determined

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Advisor, Fin Planning & Analysis