Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries.
Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying.
The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.
The Role This role is for the overall Head of the Business control function in the Sales Area whose purpose is for proactively steering, as a co-pilot, jointly with business owners, monitoring, measuring, analysing and reporting business activities and operating results from both a financial and operational perspective, within the Sales area, identifying and co-ownership of improvement areas by (where needed) implementing appropriate action plans which align to business and performance objectives, with a focus on containing costs, enhancing profitability and ensuring underlying business performance as well as driving continuous improvements.
You will also have to ensure that there is a common focus on each division's strategy and synchronize it with the overall Sales Area strategy.
Key Performance Areas Business Steering, Performance Management & Reporting Ensure on-time and high-quality financial reporting in conjunction with Finance control function.
Co-ownership of the P&L, Balance Sheet and other related business/performance KPI's.
Review, update and ensure adherence to relevant policies and guidelines.
Review, update and improve (if and where needed) underlying business & financial processes in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
Actively report performance to relevant stakeholders (Sales Area Management team, Business Line Managers, Divisional key stakeholders) by presenting current situation and possible future risks and by co-owning (if and where relevant) improvement actions.
Know your numbers and what is behind them!
Monthly Reporting Reviews Vs Forecast, Budgets and Prior Year.
Consolidation of Final Reports for the Sales Area.
Ensure Net Working Capital is effectively managed.
Analyse relevant profitability and cost performance (e.g Gross Profit, Admin&Sales costs etc.)
and suggest/co-own the implementation & execution of counter-measures together with business stakeholders (e.g Business Line Managers and Sales Area Management team).
Review and management of A&S Costs for the Sales Area.
Report on improvements resulting from action plans.
Develop & execute strategies to improve Net Working Capital and profitability.
Oversee the capital expenditure process by managing the process incl.
approval flow, analysing underlying & co-owning underlying business cases, track ongoing expense flow, ensure proper alignment with Finance Control into Balance Sheet (e.g Fixed Asset register) and perform post-project valuations of underlying larger CAPEX cases.
Effective Control Measures Ensure that risk to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is contained through putting controls in place and monitoring and correcting deviations.
Act as a proactive business partner (= co-owner) and advisor to the business line managers & relevant Sales Area Management team(s) and towards related Sandvik Divisions.
Perform profitability analysis (business cases) before any new contracts/contract amendments are entered into thereby ensuring appropriate business opportunities are targeted and pursued, and limiting the risk to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology of marginal/unprofitable business / business impact analysis.
Consistently make improvement recommendations and co-own their execution.
Accountable for and measured on monthly balance sheet and P&L for customer segment.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of relevant financial & management reports.
Business Planning Ensure that costs are controlled and that deviations from budget/Forecasts are investigated and rectified.
Variance analysis, identify issues, develop improvement proposals and plans.
Take remedial action (e.g.
alignment of headcount with business demands).
Responsible for the Sales Area consolidated planning processes; this includes the divisional segregation for all underlying KPI's.
Project Management Manage projects which cut across Business Areas and/or Divisions (e.g.
Accounts receivable, service exchange, cost improvement, larger capital expenditure etc.)
Co-ownership of projects and active engagement with relevant stakeholders (internal & external).
Analyse data, understand performance/deviations/problems and proactively engage with business owners by presenting the findings and (if and where needed) develop and co-own improvement actions.
Develop solutions/action plans for implementation (operational and/or financial).
Management and Control of the Business Control Department.
Ensure proactive business steering and co-ownership across the Business Control Department.
Conduct performance agreements, reviews & appraisals.
Create learning opportunities.
Ensure proper documentation of processes and actions.
Manage personnel fluctuations within the Business Control Department by ensuring proper introduction & hand-over for new people.
Ensure to hire high performing people by keeping an eye for high-potential people.
Ensure proper people management, performance management, Mentoring & Coaching of people within the Business Control Department.
Implement training plans (if and where needed).
Continuous assessment of current personnel skills levels.
Profile Required 7+ years post-qualification experience with: Proven experience in former Business Control (or BP&A) function within a highly dynamic environment.
Proven track record of proactive performance management within a Business Control (or BP&A) function.
Experience in change management and people management (direct reports and stakeholder management across a larger complex organization).
Experience with internal Controls (e.g SOX) and policies/guidelines management.
Strong records of managing complex & dynamic planning cycles (budgets, forecasts, strategy plans etc.)
within a larger (international) organization.
Experience of performing Business Control/Reporting/Planning tasks in an environment with heterogenic / not fully unified system landscape.
Prior SAP experience is a benefit.
Advanced Excel skills.
Previous mining industry experience is beneficial (but not a must).
Aurora job management system is beneficial (but not a must).
Other Requirements Resilience and ability to handle stress, pressure and strict deadlines.
Well organized and able to delegate.
Strong communication skills, including ongoing communication to senior local / global management.
Self-motivated & proactive personality that takes ownership.
Ability to manage tasks and time.
Strong people leadership skills incl.
delegation and performance management of team(s).
Fast learner and flexible adopter of seeking and finding solutions to different complex problems.
Solid understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards.
Ability to work independently but also in a team structure.
Travelling to sites and other limbs across Southern Africa.
Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately.
Excellent numeracy and communication skills combined with an inquiring, analytical mind.
Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company.
In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.
Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.
Attach vaccination certificate to application.
We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development.
At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.
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