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Aphiwe Mangelele

Aphiwe Mangelele

FP&A Manager
Midrand

Summary

I'm an accomplished FP&A Manager with expertise in strategic financial management, revenue growth management, and business partnering. I have successfully aligned financial strategies with executive goals, optimized budgeting and forecasting, and driven financial modelling, risk mitigation, and business growth initiatives, contributing to double-digit regional growth and improved operational efficiency. With a proven track record at Sage, Adidas, and Old Mutual, I have developed robust financial frameworks, automated reporting systems, and led high-performing teams. I am proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Sage X3), analytical tools (MicroStrategy, Einstein Analytics), and budgeting platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) which allows me to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations that drive business success. I excel in performance management, financial transformation, and cost optimization, working closely with senior leadership to enhance financial transparency and strategic decision-making. His ability to streamline processes and implement impactful financial strategies makes me a key asset to any organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

FP&A Manager

Sage
05.2022 - Current
  • Updated and aligned the finance strategy with CFO and VP objectives, implementing a framework to measure and track strategy achievements while enhancing crossfunctional collaboration
  • Successfully drove double-digit regional growth in 2023 and 2024 by engaging Segment Leaders on key revenue initiatives, proactively addressing risk areas, and identifying growth opportunities
  • Reducing churn rates through targeted Partner Events and strengthening customer support teams
  • Introducing a commission scheme for the sales team to improve pipeline strength and lead conversion efficiency
  • Scaled the revenue engine model by aligning key metrics, such as Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR), and building interactive dashboards to track performance against forecasts and prior years
  • Partnered with Ernst & Young to provide IFRS 15 revenue recognition training to the finance team
  • Developed a revenue recognition model that resolved deferred revenue miscalculations, ensuring accuracy in ARR metrics
  • Mitigated financial risks through insightful, account-level planning and strategic business analysis at a product level
  • Incorporated factors such as market trends, competition, consumer needs, staffing requirements, customer satisfaction, and financial growth rates
  • Gained stakeholder buy-in and leveraged scenario-building to highlight growth areas, risk factors, and untapped market opportunities
  • Managed monthly P&L reporting, cost management reporting, and revenue tracking, presenting performance insights to Exco
  • Enabled self-service reporting for Segment Leads, improving visibility into pipeline performance and investment outcomes
  • Led a transformation initiative to migrate 30% of financial reports from Excel to Power BI, enhancing efficiency and decision-making
  • Provided strategic and operational finance support across business units, influencing decision-making to drive performance improvements
  • Interpreted key business planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities, advising leadership on growth strategies
  • Established an internal control process requiring Finance Business Partner, FP&A Manager, and CFO approval for discounts
  • Led and developed a high-performing team of four Analysts, investing in AI tool training to align with transformation objectives and foster strategic thinking
  • Built the FP&A function at Sage South Africa from the ground up, defining its role and structure to maximize business impact
  • Standardized reporting practices to align with Group requirements, eliminating redundant commentary and streamlining insights for efficient decision-making

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Adidas
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated dynamic planning processes, including Strategic Business Planning (SBP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment across functional teams and business partners
  • Partnered with Senior Management to drive fact-based decision-making through structured financial reporting and analytics
  • Managed and executed standardized monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial processes
  • Provided transparency and acted as a strategic advisor for commercial, marketing, and finance teams by analyzing actual performance, forecasting potential risks/opportunities, and delivering insightful management commentary
  • Ensured timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing reports in compliance with Group policies, including comprehensive performance commentary
  • Reported on globally aligned KPIs at weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc intervals, ensuring consistency with global financial standards
  • Prepared updated management information for Group Finance, including actual performance analysis and forecasting, with a focus on telecommunications and adhoc financial insights
  • Developed and implemented standardized business controlling processes and tools, continuously improving and simplifying reporting mechanisms
  • Monitored, managed, and reported on Capex expenditures across all Emerging Markets (EM) subsidiaries, ensuring effective capital allocation
  • Enhanced business performance transparency by analyzing data from multiple sources and preparing management dashboards, including variance analysis and strategic recommendations
  • Provided financial expertise and ongoing insights to the FP&A Hub, supporting business decisions aimed at achieving growth, profitability, and strategic targets
  • Managed medium-sized projects and actively participated in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustainability of key financial and operational improvements

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Old Mutual
09.2016 - 07.2019
  • Provided financial market insights and strategic analysis to local and global senior management through accurate, timely, and in-depth standard reporting (OM/Global) and selective ad hoc analysis
  • Ensured the accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet (BS) reporting
  • Supported the development and implementation of standardized business controlling processes and tools, continuously driving improvements and simplifications
  • Managed financial reporting requirements across multiple countries within Old Mutual, ensuring consistency and compliance
  • Supervised budget and forecast submissions, maintaining financial accuracy and strategic alignment
  • Maintained the integrity of dynamic planning processes (forecasting, budgeting, IBP, SBP) and ensured adherence to Adidas Group financial standards and policies
  • Oversaw Capex approvals and expenditure monitoring across all subsidiaries, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance
  • Enhanced business performance transparency through data analysis, dashboards, and variance analysis, providing senior management with insights and recommendations
  • Monthly Quick Reporting on key financial performance indicators
  • Variance analysis of actuals vs
  • Budget, targets, and prior year performance
  • Weekly revenue tracking for real-time financial oversight
  • Quarterly variance analysis between forecast and targets, supporting strategic decision-making

Assistant Management Accountant

Old Mutual
01.2013 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw end-to-end accounts management, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Conducted comprehensive variance analysis to track financial performance against budgets and forecasts
  • Processed journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Prepared and delivered monthly management packs for the Executive Committee (Exco), providing key financial insights and strategic recommendations
  • Managed the billing portal and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for T-Systems, optimizing cost efficiency and financial transparency
  • Conducted monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts, ensuring financial accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls

Education

CIMA: Management Accounting - Managerial Level

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science - Financial Information Systems

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2010 - 01.2013

Matric - undefined

Nomaheya SSS

Skills

  • Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting (IFRS)

  • Business Planning & Forecasting

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Process Optimization & Growth Maximization

  • ERP Systems: Oracle Financials, HFM (Smart View), SAP (Grape), Sage X3

  • CRM Systems: Sage CRM, NetAdmin

  • Analytical Tools: MicroStrategy, Einstein Analytics

  • Budgeting & Forecasting: IDU, Adaptive Insights (Office Connect), Anaplan

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Performance management

  • Strategic planning

  • Team leadership

Personal Information

  • Available: 1 Calendar Month
  • ID Number: 8911116188087
  • Nationality: South African Citizen

Timeline

FP&A Manager

Sage
05.2022 - Current

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Adidas
08.2019 - 04.2022

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Old Mutual
09.2016 - 07.2019

Assistant Management Accountant

Old Mutual
01.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Financial Information Systems

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2010 - 01.2013

Matric - undefined

Nomaheya SSS

CIMA: Management Accounting - Managerial Level

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

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