Head of FP&A

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Head of FP&A

Reports to:

Country Chief Financial Officer – South Africa

Department:

Finance

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Contract

Location:

Woodmead, Johannesburg - South Africa

CLOSING DATE:

24 May 2024

2. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is global leading energy company that develops its businesses – Power, Natural Gas, Energy Services – around a model based on responsible growth to take on the challenges of the transition to a low-carbon economy: security of supply, the rational use of resources, access to sustainable energy and climate change. The Group provides governments, communities, cities and businesses with efficient and innovative solutions based on its expertise in four key sectors: independent power development, renewable energy, liquefied natural gas and energy efficiency services.

For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

The Group turnover in 2021 was 57.9 billion Euros. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, DJSI Europe, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Eurozone 120/ Europe 120/ France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG, and Stoxx Global 1800 ESG).

3. JOB PURPOSE

The candidate will deliver all management reporting on behalf of ENGIE Southern Africa to the Dubai regional hub, Paris Head Office, and ENGIE Southern Africa, reporting to the Country CFO, local Executive Team and to the management of each active Global Business Unit (GBU) in the country.

The scope includes follow up and monitoring of all deliverables from SMART (ENGIE global consolidation tool) input to completion of the Monthly/ Quarterly Business Review (MBR/ QBR) and all related deliverables and queries.

Reporting will include assistance and support for the accounting team with the input of financial data on SMART and review and challenge of the data to ensure accurate and timely input. Variance analysis and reporting against comparative periods ensuring results are in line with expectations and supported by applicable KPIs/ underlying. Addressing all requested financial information from Group ensuring accurate and timely deliverables provided.

Additionally, the oversight and reporting of the bottom-up Annual Budget and Medium-Term Plan (MTP) process. And compilation and monitoring of the monthly top-down Best Estimate taking into account risks and opportunities with a clear expectation of full year results in key financial metrics of EBIT, CFFO, Net Debt and Capex.

The candidate will be expected to work closely with the accounting team, Financial Managers of the assets and all other relevant parties to deliver on their scope.

This position will challenge the status quo and suggest improvements as appropriate.

Budgets and Plans

• Lead and manage the annual budget and medium-term planning process for ENGIE Southern Africa to produce an outcome that conforms to ENGIE requirements and sets appropriate targets and objectives for ENGIE Southern Africa. Streamline the process to deliver an excellent quality budget and medium-term plan with the least amount of effort.

Forecasting

• Lead and manage the monthly forecasting process to enable the assessment ENGIE Southern Africa’s progress towards its targets and to take appropriate action in light of that information. Streamline the process to deliver an excellent quality forecast each month with the least amount of effort.

Management reporting

• Ensure fit-for-purpose management reporting is provided to each GBU, and asset (as required), to the local Executive Team, and to stakeholders throughout ENGIE including region hub in Dubai, head office in Paris.

Transformation

• Develop with the relevant stakeholders a program of transformation of ENGIE Southern Africa’s systems and processes to deliver on the vision for Finance of excellence in planning, forecasting and management reporting.
• You must adhere to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, as they relate to the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role.
• You must comply with all Health Safety & Environment compliance requirements, as they apply to your position, other team members and to the Company.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• CA (SA)/ CIMA/ ACCA or NQF equivalent.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• At least 10 years’ experience in senior finance roles and relevant to the requirements of the role.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, respecting the opinions of others.
• Ability to be influential, including above peer level.
• Ability to challenge the status quo for the benefit of the team and the organisation.
• Problem-solving skills – application of prior knowledge to new situations.
• Computer skills intermediate-advanced level.

Language:

• English Language
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Business Understanding:

• Experienced working in complex multinational organisations.
• Understanding of the energy sector.

Competencies

• Business Insight - applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Financial Acumen - interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decision.
• Ensures Accountability - holding self and others accountable to meet commitment.
• Action Oriented - taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Persuades - using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Drives Results - consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Ambiguity - operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

Location / travel

• Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Flexibility to travel throughout South Africa.

6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
• Behaves in a responsible way
• Lives and uphold Engie’s values
• Undertakes any other duties as may be requested within reason