Job title : Finance Analyst Fixed Term Contract
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 28, 2024
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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 margings, 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 financial/accounting/Business Analyst role
Qualifications: Completed Financial Degree
Additional Requirements: 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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