Senior Manager, Finance Business Partnering Summary
Provide team and role scope leadership for budget preparation and forecasting for cost centres and the application of financial concepts & principles. Partner with the Finance Centres of Excellence (CoE) and Shared Services Centre (SSC) for seamless integration and optimization of financial reporting and budgeting processes and programs.
Context:
Evolving Telecommunication business and business models
Multiregulated ecosystem
Platform business
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Focus
Fiscal and high governance ecosystem
Localization focus
Key Tasks
Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans in co-ordination with stakeholders.
Evaluate environmental variables and market conditions to guide long-term plans to support current and future business needs.
Review and confirm operational budgets and the projection of expenses based on an understanding of cost centres in developing budget plans companywide.
Develop companywide budget guidelines.
Analyse and prepare companywide budget estimations and obtain the appropriate approvals per DOA.
Partner with functional leadership and their teams on budgeting, forecasting and spend. Provide the necessary insights to guide decision making.
Ensure adherence to the Groupwide enterprise performance calendar and timely completion of all phases of the appraisal cycle for the department.
Manage the reporting of results on a monthly basis with identified stakeholders, providing appropriate insights and explanation as required.
Present financial performance reports to Executive Committee and Senior Management.
Review results in line with business plans along with corresponding insights.
Review and provide inputs for financial planning, the budgeting and control process.
Proactive first line controls for department related risks. This includes regulatory risks.
Communicate and ensure adherence to all standards, statutory policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to role scope.
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the business. The postholder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager and Head of Department.
Qualification Required & Experience
Minimum of a Degree in Finance or a related field of study
Postgraduate Degree a plus
Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA, CFA, CMA) is a must
Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience.
With at least 5 years managerial/leadership level experience.
Knowledge:
Financial accounting/Financial management/Accounting
Planning & Budgeting
Business Analytics
Business Performance Measurement & Management
Business Process Improvement and business consulting
Business Analysis
Financial Acumen
Stakeholder Management
Research Orientation
Strategic acumen
Skills / physical competencies:
Manages self and team performance, effective conflict manager, takes and manages accountability
Energy & Drive Curiosity, Open mindedness, takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently
Interpersonal Skills Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative and management by coaching
Personal Skills Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
Operating Skills Ability to focus on priorities and plans, manages and monitors work effectively
Organizational Positioning Skills Good written and verbal communication, commitment to the organization
Critical thinking, Analytical thinking and Problem-solving abilities.
Must live the MTN Values of:
Lead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Act with Inclusion
General working conditions
Anywhere/Anytime work/ Ability to manage self/Personal accountability.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Qualified Applicants should indicate Ref number: MTN- F&SPlngL3H001-2024 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in their names. Qualified Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 6th September 2024 to:
MTNGhanaRecruitment@mtn.com
Closing Date: 06 September, 2024
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