Absa Group
About the Role:
We are looking for a Digital Change PMO Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial data and analysis for our digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance analysis, project management office (PMO), and a keen understanding of how to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial data for large-scale digital change initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional who is passionate about technology and business transformation. If you have a knack for managing numbers, understanding project financials, and contributing to digital innovation, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- 📊 Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- 💼 PMO Support: Provide project management office (PMO) support to ensure that financial aspects of the projects are tracked and reported accurately.
- 📈 Budget Management: Assist in managing the budgets for various digital projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
- 📝 Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the finance department and project teams to communicate financial statuses and resolve issues.
- 🧑💻 Financial Risk Management: Identify financial risks and work with the project teams to implement mitigation strategies.
- 🔄 Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to financial reporting processes and project tracking systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- 📅 Project Tracking & Documentation: Track and document all financial transactions related to projects and ensure they comply with internal policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience:
Required Skills:
- ✔️ Financial Analysis Expertise: Strong experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for large projects or initiatives.
- ✔️ Project Management Knowledge: Experience working in or supporting a Project Management Office (PMO), especially in a digital transformation context.
- ✔️ Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, financial modeling, and analysis.
- ✔️ Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, ensuring financial transparency and alignment with project goals.
- ✔️ Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure financial data accuracy and project tracking.
- ✔️ Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify financial challenges within projects and work to find solutions.
Personal Attributes:
- ✔️ Proactive & Organized: Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- ✔️ Strong Communication Skills: Clear, concise communication style with the ability to translate financial data into understandable reports.
- ✔️ Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working in a team, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and offering valuable insights.
- ✔️ Adaptable: Ability to adapt to changing project scopes and requirements, managing financial data in a dynamic setting.
Minimum Requirements:
- 🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 🧑💼 Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, project finance, or PMO roles, preferably in a digital transformation environment.
- 💻 Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), project management tools, and ERP systems. Familiarity with financial modeling and forecasting tools is a plus.
- 📜 Certifications (Optional): Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) or financial certifications (e.g., CFA) will be beneficial but not mandatory.
Why Join Us?
- 🚀 Dynamic Work Environment: Work on cutting-edge digital transformation projects, contributing directly to organizational change.
- 🌍 Career Growth: Take your finance and project management skills to the next level with access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
- 🤝 Collaborative Team: Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with the chance to make a real impact on the organization’s success.
How to Apply:
If you have a passion for finance and digital change, and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation projects, apply now to join our team as a Digital Change PMO Finance Analyst.
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TIPS for Your CV:
When applying for this role, make sure your CV highlights:
- Finance & Project Management Experience: Emphasize your experience managing budgets and financial analysis in the context of large projects, especially in digital transformation.
- Skills in Financial Tools: Showcase your proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and project management tools.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Problem Solving Abilities: Highlight examples where you’ve proactively resolved financial challenges in projects.
