Job Objective
To transform data into actionable insights, drive strategic decision making across the company and ensure effective utilisation of data for informed business strategies.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Business Intelligence and Analysis Support
Day to day maintenance and review of data in WIOCC's business budget models and associated working data files
Support the IT and finance departments on all aspects of Business Intelligence as needed, including the data flow within NetSuite as data experts
Assist the management and interpretation of various reports and applications provided by Business Intelligence
Assist in the development of strategic plans by providing data-driven insights and recommendations
Lead or participate in BI-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and meet the desired objectives
Translate complex data into understandable insights for non-technical audiences
Prepare and present clear and actionable BI reports and insights to various stakeholders, including senior management
Foster strong relationships with key business units to ensure BI solutions meet their needs andcontribute to business success
Support the accounting team with any audit requirements
Support other departments in producing adhoc reports as required
Revenue Reporting
Tracking service handovers and updating the budget file
Keeping abreast with pipeline opportunities and analysing their impact on the P&L and Balance Sheet
Highlighting key dependencies and risks in the financial plan to the executive team
Development of processes within the BI team to assure that revenue is not lost
Support the accounting team with any audit requirements
Cost Reporting
Oversee tracking, reporting and analysis of cost of sales across the organisation
Lead the annual costs budgeting process, working closely with department heads to prepare realistic and achievable budgets
Provide ongoing forecasts for costs, identifying variances from budget and working with departments to address discrepancies
Develop and implement strategies to optimise costs, ensuring the company operates within its budget while supporting growth objectives
Prepare and present detailed cost reports to senior management, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities
Develop dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor costs performance and provide actionable insights
Contribute to the development of the company's long-term financial strategy by providing insights into costs trends and their potential impact on profitability
Participate in strategic projects, offering expertise on cost management and cost optimisation
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting related to cost of sales as requested by senior management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Actuarial, Statistics, or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification e.g. CPA(K) or ACCA
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience & Skills
Significant experience of numerical, financial or other analysis and interpretative techniques
Experience of producing high-level graphical representations of data in an insightful and user-friendly format and an understanding of the best way to communicate analytical information
The ideal candidate should have abilities in business acumen; strategy and P&L understanding; data comprehension and analysis
Problem-solving: recommend solutions for creating more revenue and reducing loss
Time Management: work with many data streams and many deadlines. Ability to manage time is crucial
Ability and confidence to make decisions understanding their full accounting implications
Confidence in managing and advising on a wide variety of accounting matters
Proficient in Ms. Office and ERP systems
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate within the WIOCC team to achieve results
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Attributes
Client focused, relationship builder
Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
Boundless, passionate and flexible
Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships