Finance Specialist: Group Planning

Absa Bank Limited

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Financial planning deliverables
Scenario analysis
Peer benchmarking
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Finance Specialist for its Group Planning team, responsible for financial analysis and planning deliverables that aid senior leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in accounting or financial management, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Planning team is responsible for overall financial planning across Absa Group, including preparation and review of forecasts and budgets.
  • This role supports the preparation of key deliverables and provides analysis and inputs into these processes, contributing analytical input into in-year forecasts, peer benchmarking, medium-term plans, scenario analysis and executive reporting.
  • The role demands the ability to manage shifting priorities, respond constructively to changing requirements and maintain delivery standards during peak planning cycles.

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Finance Specialist for its Group Planning team, responsible for financial analysis and planning deliverables that aid senior leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in accounting or financial management, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • financial planning deliverables
  • scenario analysis
  • peer benchmarking
  • executive reporting
  • financial analysis
  • data consolidation

Nice-to-have

  • personal resilience
  • adaptability
  • learning mindset
  • structured thinking
  • solutions-orientated mindset
  • curiosity and learning agility

Key Requirements

  • B-degree in accounting/ financial management (NQF level no.6)
  • Three years technical experience
  • CA (SA) preferred
  • One to two years’ experience as an audit manager or assistant audit manager at a Big 4 firm preferred

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