Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (34916)

Job title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Competitive salary offered
Location: Umhlanga Rocks
Job published: 18 May 2024
Job ID: 34916

Job Description

Our leading international FMCG manufacturing client based in KZN is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager who can lead and manage the financial planning and analysis  function within the organization.

Requirements:

-Bachelors Degree in Commerce, finance or accounting.
-Professional qualified CA (SA) or CIMA
-6 to 7 years solid working experience as a senior finance business partner
-In depth experience with financial analysis and a strong analytical mindset
-Manufacturing or retail experience advantageous
 
What the role entails:
 

Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial targets. Create financial forecasts based on current performance and market trends.

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial goals with the overall strategic objectives of the organization. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Financial Analysis: Lead the Controlling team in financial business partnering to analyze and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Analyze variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted results. Track performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).

Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and insights. Provide clear and concise explanations for variances and trends.

Profitability Management: Report profitability by channel, brand and sku, with a view to identify opportunities to improve business profitability. Ensure innovation product costings are correct and in line with best practices.

Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to simulate various scenarios and assess the impact on the organization's financial performance.

Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential challenges. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.

Continuous Improvement: Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis processes.

Investment budget and Control: Take ownership of the capital expenditure (CapEx) budgeting process. Work closely with business units to identify and evaluate investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.

 

Competencies:

 

-Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
-Attention to detail
-Strong financial modelling skills
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
-Good interpersonal skills, must be approachable
-Ability to work with employees across the corporate hierarchy
-Excellent numeracy skills
-Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure)
-Meticulous and accurate

 

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