Head of Financial Planning and Reporting
Full-time Finance & Accounting
Job Description
Your Purpose...
- Responsible for Budget and 5 year Forecast across the P&L; specifically responsible for the budgeting / forecasting of all Expenses and Ancillary Revenue
- Responsible for determining and assisting with cost saving plans across all Expenses, including Employee costs, Marketing, Utilities, amongst others
- Responsible for assisting Ancillary revenue departments with their revenue generating initiatives, financial modelling of new and existing initiatives and plans
- Business partner for all departments, guiding them on their budgeted spend and revenue, collaborating on corrective measures in order to meet EBITDA targets
- Prepare ad hoc analysis, modelling and expertise on initiatives that arise
- Manage the business’ Capital Investment (Capex) and allocation decisions
- Prepare and review business performance presentations for the Board, Group, Shareholders and Lenders
- Monthly and Annual Actuals vs Budget reporting, variance analysis and commentary for the P&L
- Monthly and quarterly Group financial reporting pack reviews and commentary
- Approve and assess against Budget, all material Opex and Capex spend
- Determine and develop relevant Reporting of P&L, Capex, and other areas for users across the business, including Head office departments, Clubs and Regions
- Work closely with Data and IT teams to develop and devise abovementioned Reporting
- Key finance input for implementation of new systems
- Lead, manage and provide guidance and specific input to a team of Strategic Analysts, as well as a Data Reporting specialist, ensuring the team is operating efficiently and effectively
- Provide coaching, development opportunities and feedback to the team to ensure professional development and growth
Our Minimum Requirements...- Chartered Accountant CA (SA)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in managerial role in industry
- Advanced MS-Excel abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Commitment to deadlines
- Excellent communication
- Leadership skills and resourcefulness
Interested in this role?
You'll apply on Virgin Active South Africa (Pty's own site before 8 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.
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