Job Description

This opportunity is will be suitable for anyone with commercial experience and a background working within Banks. This role is suitable for PQ/QBE/Qualified.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and co-ordinate the analysis of the business' targets, budget and strategic plan and variances to the plan.
• Build strong rapport with the Departmental Heads and become a key member of the financial decision making process.
• Provide financial insight to the different business functions in order to maintain a transparency over the planning and variance reporting.
• In conjunction with the rest of the team, take responsibility for the budget and strategic plan, including cost planning for the Bank.
• Preparation of regular and insightful management reporting, both at departmental and consolidated level.
• Support Senior Management, including the CFO and the bank on ad hoc projects.
• Fulfil additional ad hoc duties as requested in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Design and manage reporting and analytics routines that support new account and asset growth activity.
• Provide performance updates to executive stakeholders and key partners, connecting insights into business strategy and influencing decisions and outcomes.
• Enhance data resources and reporting processes with a focus on evolving business needs, efficiency and operational risk management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or similar qualification in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting;
• Banking experience, preferably within planning, business partnering or middle office roles over 3 years;
• Strong technical and analytical skills;
• Manipulates and interprets data to understand business performance and solve; business problems (advanced Excel required);
• Thinks critically and considers multiple perspectives;
• Manages operational risk by building strong processes and quality control routines;
• Demonstrates strong communication skills;
• Actively listens;
• Clearly and concisely communicates verbally and through email / PowerPoint;
• Demonstrates strong project management skills;
• Seeks to understand end to end processes;
• Builds strong partnerships and leverages colleagues expertise;
• Effectively manages time and follows through on commitments;
• Balances close attention to detail with focus on broader context;
• Encourages collaboration, connection and team work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree or similar qualification in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting; • Banking experience, preferably within planning, business partnering or middle office roles over 3 years; • Strong technical and analytical skills; • Manipulates and interprets data to understand business performance and solve; business problems (advanced Excel required); • Thinks critically and considers multiple perspectives; • Manages operational risk by building strong processes and quality control routines; • Demonstrates strong communication skills; • Actively listens; • Clearly and concisely communicates verbally and through email / PowerPoint; • Demonstrates strong project management skills; • Seeks to understand end to end processes; • Builds strong partnerships and leverages colleagues expertise; • Effectively manages time and follows through on commitments; • Balances close attention to detail with focus on broader context; • Encourages collaboration, connection and team work.