NBL LIMITED is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, with market leading brands in the portfolio. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. NBL LIMITED, a subsidiary of AVI LIMITED, is based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
An exciting short term (6-month fixed term contract) opportunity exists for a Finance Analyst at National Brands Limited in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Finance and Commercial teams in providing accurate data and insights.
Line Manager: Finance Analytics Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Review of income statements and investigate cost drivers
Use of brand and customer profitability information to create new 'what-if' scenarios or project costings (selling prices, customer margins, target gross margins, etc.)
Validation of data accuracy through comparison/reconciliation with alternative data sources
Articulate information to relevant stakeholders in a consistent and factual format
Engage in projects aimed at improving delivery relevant to 'reporting streamlining'
Investigate, analyze and report on relevant issues prioritized by the Financial and Commercial teams
Post-implementation commercial reviews of Projects/Deals
Bill of material comparisons and yield calculations checked and vetted, especially with new product costings
Labour and overhead analysis files reviewed and updated
Prepare and create monthly journals
Identify, investigate, highlight, and comment on relevant trends and variances
Reporting Monthly:
Financial monthly report consolidated with information, tables, graphs and commentary ready for review and submission in specific timelines
Business Unit income statement summaries completed
Various monthly innovation trackers updated
Execution of daily, weekly and monthly reports
Ad hoc preparation of presentations and reports
Profitability reporting checks to Income Statements
Compile Customer Profitability on a monthly & ad hoc basis
Budget & Forecasts:
Accurate load of financial information into the reporting tools (Volume, pricing, discounts, etc.)
Preparation of category sales volume files to ensure accurate forecasting
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
3 - 5 years experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst / Business Analyst
3 - 5 years in a financial/accounting/Business Analyst role
Qualifications:
Completed Financial Degree
Advanced Excel Skills
Use of data management tools (SQL)
SAP experience
Use of data visualization and reporting platforms (BI tools experience an advantage)
Use of business reporting tools (Smart View Essbase added advantage)
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