AVI Commercial Finance Manager Jobs in South Africa

AVI Commercial Finance Manager Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Category Finance Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED, reporting directly to the Commercial Executive. The incumbent is expected to have an affinity for operational and commercial issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across various functions. While based in Bryanston, there will be travel requirements.

Line Manager: Commercial Executive

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Identification and delivery of efficiencies in the factory manufacturing process

Factory cost control and cost reduction

Involvement in sales demand planning (and forecasting) and sensitivity analysis

Understanding of price elasticity analysis and individual sku profit contributions

Sales pricing decision-making and scenario planning analysis to support pricing and tactical discount decisions

Product costing and profitability analysis
Month-end close-off, accounting and reporting procedures, including review of trial balance, general ledger accounts and reconciliations

Reporting and analysis of working capital management performance against targets

Providing financial information and co-ordinating projects that result in effective management and sound decision-making in key functional areas, Procurement, CI, Manufacturing and Logistics

Project evaluation, monitoring and measurement (opex and capex projects) including support for Production, Marketing and new product development initiatives

Maintenance of internal controls and compliance with company policies

Review and update standard operating procedures in line with required controls

Detailed and insightful reporting on the performance of the category and shared services costs across the business (distribution, sales, finance, etc)

Delivery of well-thought-out and commercially sound capex authorization workflows

Post-implementation reviews for major capex spends

Preparation of budgets and quarterly profit forecasts

Business unit and AVI reporting requirements i.e. monthly

reports, budgets, quarterly profit forecasts, Exco reporting packs (for the Tea category and support for Coffee and Creamer as well as assigned responsibilities from time to time on National brands)

Interim and year-end results processes (including the external and internal audit processes)

Financial risk management of the category (including working capital management and annual insurance declarations)

Management of the Factory Finance Manager as well as the Factory Costing function based at the Durban Tea factory

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

3 – 5 years post-article experience preferably in FMCG

Qualifications:

CA (SA) or CIMA

Additional Requirements:

SAP

Advanced Excel

Strong knowledge of management accounting and costing philosophies and practices

Knowledge of IFRS and risk management practices

Current tax legislation and regulations

A systematic, accurate and positive approach to performing duties

Able to work in both detailed and conceptual modes

Able to quickly assimilate new information and understand business issues

Competencies:

Requirements here

Adhering to Principles and Values

Writing and Reporting

Analysing

Adapting and Responding to Change

Planning and Organising

Delivering Results

Meeting Customer Expectations

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; AVI Commercial Finance Manager Jobs in South Africa

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