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