Financial Planner is available at Zambia Sugar PLC in Nakambala, Mazabuka, Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

Zambia Sugar PLC invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Financial Planner in the Finance Department, based at Nakambala. Position: Financial Planner x1 – Permanent (Re-advertised) Reports to: Finance Business Partner Key Responsibilities – Business partnering at section level with section heads, providing detailed analysis of cost breakdowns, querying cost drivers and supporting analysis against forecast/budget parameters. – Accountable for deliverables with minimal or no supervision. – Review budget/forecast processes and analyse reasonableness of production-related numbers and cost drivers. – Provide and analyse daily production reports showing performance against daily and monthly targets. – Work closely with the Financial Analyst to provide input and commentary on the monthly income statement. – Provide accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting quarterly and annually. – Coordinate and facilitate financial performance through business analytics, insights, cost-driver analysis and KPIs. – Prepare budgets, five-year plans and estimates for the business function through to approval. – Support preparation and presentation of budgets and capital submissions. – Conduct monthly meetings with budget holders, promote cost control and provide year-end outlooks. – Analyse, challenge and process first-level budget and forecast inputs from section heads. – Review budget phasing versus actual expenditure and assist budget holders with queries. – Investigate major variances and support corrective actions. – Review and improve scorecards and related processes. – Engage in internal and external benchmarking and participate in relevant meetings. Customer and Stakeholder Accountabilities – Develop and maintain favorable stakeholder relationships. – Manage strategic discussions with business partners and business teams. – Work closely with the Financial Analyst to finalize historic reporting within required timeframes. – Formulate and manage service level agreements with stakeholders. People and Leadership Accountabilities – Track performance against goals and discuss progress with the business partner. – Document individual development plans and discuss training needs. – Support and guide team members in compliance with group processes, policies and procedures. – Promote self-development and adherence to Illovo procedures and policies including SHEQ, risk, competition law and anti-bribery and corruption. Minimum Requirements – Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. – Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent. ACCA, CIMA or CA Zambia is an added advantage. – Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA). – Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in a management/cost accounting environment. – SAP experience will be an added advantage. – Certificates must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). How to Apply Submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a single PDF document to: careers@zamsugar.zm Indicate “Application – Financial Planner” in the subject line. Closing date: 21st July 2026. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks. If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Requirements

required timeframes. – Formulate and manage service level agreements with stakeholders. People and Leadership Accountabilities – Track performance against goals and discuss progress with the business partner. – Document individual development plans and discuss training needs. – Support and guide team members in compliance with group processes, policies and procedures. – Promote self-development and adherence to Illovo procedures and policies including SHEQ, risk, competition law and anti-bribery and corruption. Minimum Requirements – Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. – Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent. ACCA, CIMA or CA Zambia is an added advantage. – Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA). – Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in a management/cost accounting environment. – SAP experience will be an added advantage. – Certificates must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). How to Apply Submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a single PDF document to: careers@zamsugar.zm Indicate “Application – Financial Planner” in the subject line. Closing date: 21st July 2026. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks. If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.