Job Description

The purpose of this role is to communicate financial plans, budgets, and support report on financial performance to required stakeholders. In addition, Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis will work in partnership with the Finance Business Partners and optimization of financial reporting and budgeting processes and programs.                                                             

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Job Title: Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer 

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

Strategy Implementation

• Lead creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals, with emphasis on client experience (internal and external)
• Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, business plans and support. 

Staff Leadership and Management

• Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary.
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals, and performance objectives for the team
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program.
• Develop and implement a training plan to build and develop skills within the team.
• Performance manages resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary.
• Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.                                                                                                                                                    

Governance

• Set up / participate in ad hoc and operational meetings Participate and provide inputs in tactical meetings Report at process and functional level.
• Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/customer, or cost impact if not resolved.
• Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution.
• Set up and manage project status meetings.
• Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions Manage budgets.
• Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes.
• Provide inputs on all projects initiated.
• Review key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions Manage budget.

Reporting

• Review reports monthly from the SSC and CoE relating to progress made.
• within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organization
• Review reports on an ad hoc basis on specific projects (as required)

Budgets

• Manage sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives Manage project or initiative budgets in line with business objectives.

Operational Delivery

• Define Business Plan
• Define templates, drivers, targets as per MTN policy on performance management.
• Evaluate environmental variables and market conditions to develop long-term strategies to support current and future customer needs.
• Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for the Opco, i co-ordination with Opco decision support and management teams.
• Review and sign off Annual Operational Budget and projection of expenses.
• Ensure direction and proper understanding of all cost centers/departments in developing budget plans.
• Develop guidelines for developing the budget for the Opco.
• Analyze and prepare budget estimate for the organization, obtain appropriate approval from the Board, as applicable.
• Ensure finalization of budgets for various departments and business units with support from the respective Heads
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
• Review and provide inputs for financial planning, budgeting process and control process.
• Validate if financial planning and budgeting of the Opco is in line with strategic plans, initiatives, and policies of the Opco and the Group
• Review Financial Reports for accuracy and validate adherence to MTN and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and ensure adherence to all standards, statutory policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to Finance and Tax, conduct meetings for review and timely action.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure staff motivation is high.
• Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity.
• Ensure the team is led, motivated, and rewarded to achieve high performance areas. 
• Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco objectives.
• Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions Manage team (including recruitment, on-boarding, attrition)
• Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress, and maintain motivation. 
• Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives.
• Provide an advisory function on governance and best practices in client experience.             

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or any related course 
• Postgraduate in Finance and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g., Chartered
• Accountant)

Work Experience   

• 7-11 years of work experience in financial analysis and reporting
• At least 4 years’ experience in a senior management level within a financial unit of a leading organization

Industry / Certifications       

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred) 
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (preferred)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (preferred)

Any other specifications      

• Knowledge in Finance division in Telecommunication industry 
• Experience of financial and accounting standards and procedures
• ERP related knowledge

Responsibility towards: 

Internal Stakeholders              

• Heads of different functions at Opco 
• Finance Centres of Excellence (CoE) 
• Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC)
• Group Management Services

External Stakeholders: Interaction and Relationship           

• Legal Advisors Statutory Auditors
• Government or regulatory bodies 

COMPETENCIES                                                                                                                                                     

Knowledge:                                                                                                                                                          

• Identifies, recognizes & builds future talent Complexity and Ambiguity
• Ensures Ethical Stakeholder Management
• Displays courage to take tough decision Partnering.
• Empowering others 
• Information processing
• Risk management                                                                                                                                                     

Skills / physical competencies:                                                                                                                                                          

• Analytical Accounting
• Research & Development ERP related knowledge
• Performance Management                                                                                                                                  

Behavioral qualities:                                                                                                                                                            

• Complete candor 
• Relationships
• Emotional Maturity
• Innovation
• Is culturally aware and adaptable.                                                                                                                                      

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• Planning & Organising
• Complete candor
• Culturally Aware and Adaptable
• Research & Development ERP related knowledge
• Risk management
• Ensures Ethical Stakeholder Management