Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About Digicel

As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that’s every minute, all day, every day.

Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of apps spanning sports, news, local radio and podcasts, TV streaming, enhanced messaging and marketplaces and self-care, Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.

Serving consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date.

With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out.

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Primary Objectives of Job:

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, the FP& A Manager will lead all forecasting, budgetary process, manage the financial planning and forecasting tools, models and provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support senior management decision making across the business.

We are looking for an ambitious individual with outstanding, proven analytical capabilities able to grasp large complex data sets and develop clear business solutions; with the ability to lead, challenge and influence key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. It is imperative that you can prioritise and act independently at both the tactical and strategic levels.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the budget and forecasting processes for the business from start to finish including collating reports, analysis and reviewing the information provided by heads of departments for accuracy
• Creation of the monthly forecast and regular monitoring of the key revenue-generating initiatives
• Ownership of finance models for forward planning and reporting, updating as required based on local and Group reporting needs inclusive of controls for validation by internal/external audit
• Own and manage daily revenue reporting into Group
• Work alongside the market leadership team to define and deliver information requirements for senior management
• Work with commercial team to assist with commercial analysis, including pricing across the business
• Ability to identify potential opportunities, whilst improving revenue maximisation and controlling costs
• Support the delivery of high-quality professional Board reports and presentations with appropriate analysis, KPIs and commentary
• Develop and evaluate key business strategies (product launches, market expansion)
• Lead, challenge and support strategic initiatives
• Analyse and critique business plans, considering external influences (competitor activity, market economic conditions)
• Manage the consolidation of financial and non-financial KPIs, metrics, reports and other inputs from the business ensuring relevant analysis is undertaken and relevant insight identified

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree Economics, Banking Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of three(3) years PQE management accounting and/or reporting experience
• ACCA certification is an asset
• Highly Advanced Excel Modelling & PowerPoint skills
• Advanced use of Oracle HFM or equivalent

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant geographic banking systems
• Effective communicator (both written and verbal communication skills)
• Attention to detail
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Understanding of control framework and processes/procedures surrounding cash management activities
• Ability to solve problems
• Analytical skills
• Ability to manage a direct report (s)

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.