QSSK-DGM-GBC-Group Business Controller at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Group CFO the group business controller is to maintain the financial model of the group and provide leadership in the budgeting/planning/forecasting process, capital allocation decisions, long-term planning, and business performance reviews. Leads the preparation of materials for the board/shareholders/funders meetings and ad-hoc requests. Identifies variances to expectations and acts as a steward of group resources in obtaining efficiencies and value for money. Acts as the main group contact in Due Diligence questions/data rooms.

FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED:

Budgeting and planning

• Drive the annual process of budget preparation and regular update.
• Coordinate inputs to the budget from various business heads across the Company.
• Challenge inputs/assumptions
• Monthly update of actuals and comparative variance analysis against the budget and prior year
• Prepare management reports for the monthly management meetings

Capital allocation decisions/Group financial model

• Develop the long-term financial model for the Company.
• Coordinate with business heads on the key assumptions for the valuation. Challenge key assumptions where necessary
• Present results of the valuation modeling: NPV, IRR, Payback period, break-even point, tornado, charts etc
• Whenever requested run multiple scenarios for the valuation
• Perform valuation of the business using methods other than DCF
• Perform valuation of specific investments which the Group undertakes. Present/defend the results to the senior management

Business performance reviews

• Prepare information for regular business performance reviews
• AnalySe and interpret data, identify trends, convert data into information and share with managemen

Management information for the board/shareholders/funders

• Liaise with departments and leadership across the group.
• Prepare management information for the board/shareholder/funders
• Prepare information for ad-hoc requests from board/shareholders/funders o Identify and track agreed KPIs and prepare summary explanations.
• Provide financial/business information for the purposes of draw down notes to Follow up on requests from board/shareholders/funders.
• Focus on accuracy and high standards from subsidiaries.

Other

• Provide support on other ad-hoc requests from the management
• Continuously learn industry best practices and implement them in the company.

ACADEMIC /PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Sciences
2. A master’s degree in managerial/financial courses is an added advantage
3. CFA/CPA/ACCA qualification is an advantage

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced valuation and financial modelling skills. Ability to build complex models from scratch
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong accounting skills, knowledge of IFRS
• Advanced Excel (inc. Power Query) and presentation skills
• Power BI, SQL, and Python programming skills are an advantage
• Ability to perform under pressure and toward strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills. Confident in presenting to senior management, shareholders, and funders
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision
• Curious and interested in business, able to see the story behind the figures
• Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities and remain calm, and in control even under pressure.