Senior Specialist: Financial Forecasting & Analytics

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Core Description

Responsible for developing and maintaining advanced financial forecasting models across Finance Business Unit streams to support accurate budgeting, planning, and performance management.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Develop, validate, and maintain revenue and financial forecasting models across Finance Business Unit streams, including revenue, expenditure, cash flow, and financial performance indicators.
• Apply appropriate statistical techniques, time series analysis, and machine learning methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
• Deliver forecasting input into budgeting, planning, and financial review cycles in alignment with BCX financial governance processes.
• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytical reports to support financial performance monitoring and executive decision making.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights for non technical stakeholders within Finance and the wider business.
• Ensure compliance with BCX data governance standards and legislative requirements, including POPIA, through appropriate documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, contributing to capability development within the Finance analytics function.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Core Behavioural Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 7 -10 years’ experience in advanced analytics, financial forecasting, or financial planning functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Finance Business Units with budgeting, forecasting, or performance analysis.
• Experience working in regulated and governance led environments.

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of control - 0

Level of engagement - Interact with similar levels, Executive levels, and various stakeholder internal and external to BCX.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements