Sasol

Manager Budget, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

Sasol  •  Gauteng, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition ID

12325

Closing Date

9 June 2026

OME

FIN: Finance Southern Africa

Location

Sandton, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

  • To provide proactive financial decision support to the business and enable financially prudent decision making
  • To support the implementation and application of sound financial management and reporting practices.
  • To manage effective, accurate, and timely reporting to internal stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

  • Identify KPIs to measure the consolidated Southern Africa Business Performance and create dashboards to make performance visible
  • Manage the Scenario planning, budgeting and forecasting process for the Southern Africa Business to enable the business to make financially prudent decisions
  • Manage target setting, guide the business unit financial teams and coordinate key role players including non-financial teams
  • Financial modelling to inform scenario analysis and planning Enable monthly and rolling forecasting process
  • Coordinate CWR Reporting, including reconciliations
  • Analyse and validate the business unit budget / forecast results against set targets
  • Prepare a monthly report to the MBR/ IBR/ GFP&A/ GEC identifying key results, variances and opportunities to the forecast
  • Use data analytics and scenario planning to analyse the results, identify trends and anticipate movements in the results
  • Participate in business decision making. Analyse business performance to support strategic decisions
  • Analyse and evaluate the impact of key economic indicators changes on profit expectations
  • Perform variance analysis against annual budget, prior year, previous month and forecasts
  • Manage the setup of the Onestream and 4sight to enable complete and standardised reporting across the Southern Africa Business
  • Provide input for key deliverables to the Group FP&A team (PVPY, Quarterly BPM, Analyst book information, Roadshow files etc)
  • Prepare financial presentations, forecast, and scenario analysis for the strategy conferences
  • Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and adherence to SOX requirements
  • Drive performance and career development for individuals and team

Formal Education

  • 3-4-year Relevant University Degree

Working Experience

  • 9+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

TC_Financial Analysis
TC_Planning and Organisation
TC_Financial Controlling
TC_Reporting
TC_Compliance Management
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
LC_Customer Centricity
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
LC_Builds Talent
LC_Developing Self
LC_Partnerships
LC_Delivery Excellence

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

Sasol

About Sasol

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities.

We safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products in 22 countries, creating value for stakeholders.

Our revised strategy aims to have a greater focus on value realisation for our stakeholders, sustainable growth and improved business sustainability as well as enhanced cash generation. The Chemicals Business will grow by meeting evolving consumer needs, including the demands of a growing and urbanising middle class. It will focus its activities on specialty chemicals where it has differentiated capabilities and strong market positions that can be expanded over time. The Energy Business will position to be responsive to global trends by providing new energy and mobility solutions over time, pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions through growth in gas and renewables, and higher cash generation.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
1950
Website
sasol.com
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