Business Manager: Group CFO
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Role Purpose/Business Unit:
- The incumbent will report directly to the Group CFO and should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.
- To increase the available time and agility of the Group CFO in order to focus his time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
- To act as liaison between the Group CFO and other stakeholders both internal and external
- To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within the Group CFO’s Office to integrate into Exco and board reports
- To assist the Group CFO with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business project management.
- Understand the BI tools available and being able to obtain relevant information from the various source systems
- Conduct and analyse financial performance and indicators per segment against main competitors and industry standards
- Monitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and deliverables
- Report on deviations that could derail the achievements against targets
- Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
- Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
- Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Group CFO and his leadership team
- Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Vodacom Group operates within budget requirements
- Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
- Proactively engage with Vodacom Group Finance Leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
- Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives
- Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
- Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the Group CFO
- Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the Group CFO with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
- Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
- Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
- Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
- Ensure business decision are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework
- Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
Business related courses completed is essential A business related MBA is strongly preferred
Minimum Of 8 Years Relevant Experience: Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
Telecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive levelProviding financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum Of 2yrs Leadership/Management Experience (an Advantage) OR Matric essential
Relevant business courses completed
Minimum Of 10 Years Relevant Experience: Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environmentTelecommunications Project management
Managing / building relationships at Executive levelProviding financial analysis at Executive Management level
Minimum Of 2yrs Leadership/Management Experience (an Advantage) Candidate will be required to be available to the Chief Officer outside of regulated working hours
Core Competencies:
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Analysing
- Persuading and Influencing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Planning and Organising
- Working with People
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
- Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
- Strong business acumen
- Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
- Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
- Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies