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Job Summary
Job Description
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Own and drive the annual budgeting process across schools, central functions and support divisions; develop detailed financial models for revenue and cost structures; consolidate group budgets aligned with strategic objectives including learner growth, margin optimisation, and capital allocation
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Manage monthly rolling forecasts reflecting updated enrolments and cost dynamics; analyse variances between actuals, budget and forecasts, providing clear and actionable insights; monitor key performance drivers including learner growth, retention, pricing, and operating cost trends
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Provide forward-looking insights, including early identification of risks and opportunities; perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making; monitor performance at central office and school level (operating surplus, margins, etc.)
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Partner with Executive Heads, Business Managers, and central teams to support strategic and operational decision-making; evaluate pricing strategies and their financial impact; support investment decisions including new school developments, expansions, and strategic initiatives
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Deliver monthly management reports with clear insights and commentary to leadership; develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs tailored to an education environment; ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability of reporting across all schools
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Build and maintain robust financial models for new school developments, capacity planning, and long-term strategic plans; perform sensitivity analysis on key variables; support long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and funding decisions
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Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial planning data; strengthen governance and controls over budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes; drive improvements in financial systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities
- Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team consisting of operational finance managers; manage team performance, deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills / Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Finance (CA(SA) with a proven academic track record highly advantageous)
- 8+ years relevant experience in a similar finance role, with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
- Proven experience in managing staff and strong communication skills
- Experience on Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics D365 advantageous
- Experience in TM1 advantageous
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Financial modelling, strong analytical skills, and ability to analyse and solve problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication, accountability, attention to detail, and concern for order, quality and accuracy
- Ability to be decisive and show initiative; good time management and adherence to deadlines; highly motivated self-starter and team player
- Valid drivers licence
- Clear criminal record