
Projects Finance Analyst
- Randburg, Johannesburg
- Contract
- Full-time
- Collaborate with Project Managers & Technical Teams on budget planning and submissions for projects
- Lead the collection and analysis of financial data for planned projects.
- Coordinate and assist with project audits & governance
- Provide input in the preparation of presentations for management review and approval.
- Coordinate any ad hoc and planned special project work as required
- Identify and assess financial risks associated with project and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Manage the reporting process for all projects:
- Monthly reporting to Finance
- Monthly reporting to Group Tech leaders
- Monthly reporting to business PMOs and Project Steercos
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on project budgets and costs.
- Partner closely with functional leaders to guide and assist in the formulation of project budgets and costs.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, to maintain alignment on project budgets and costs as well as provide support project teams.
- Provide stakeholders with relevant best practices and recommendations to optimize their budgets in serving the strategic business objectives.
- Put measures into place to proactively identify and address potential financial issues that may impact the successful delivery of key projects.
- Preparation for financial forecasts and Budgets during the financial year
- Tracking project budgets, resources and costs
- Identifying any cost savings opportunities
- Building models and charts/graphs to illustrate technical reports and present data as financial and operational/strategic information and the management of these Dashboards
- Must have a BCom or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a credit control/cost management and
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of project finance
- Sound knowledge of project management
- Strong finance and administration skills
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications), advanced excel
- SAP/Synergy/Coupa experience would be advantageous
- Must be a team player
- Passion for television production
- Must be able to work well under pressure
- Good problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude
- Good customer relationship and understanding
- Strong figure orientation
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Organised and methodical
- Excellent time management skills