CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

CHEP are actively looking to add a Senior Analyst - Commercial & Supply Chain Finance (SSA) to the team. This role reports to the Commercial & Supply Chain Finance Manager and will be based in Westville, Durban (Hybrid).

This role is responsible for providing the business (commercial sales and supply chain teams) with detailed commercial finance support by providing analysis and insight on key initiatives to drive growth, increase profitability and efficiency, and broader financial support.

Why this role?

You will be working for a Top Employer Rated Global company that is the invisible backbone of the supply chain industry. A company that values sustainability and its people.
You will be working in a high-performing and esteemed team with excellent leadership who encourage internal career development.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Country Leadership Team on key projects allowing you to show your skills and also gain insights from them directly.

You can succeed in this role by:

Having the ability to work under time pressure and conflicting deadlines.
Presenting solid experience working both cross-functionally and with Non-Finance stakeholders.
Applying financial concepts and business acumen to complex business cases / projects.
Bringing your strong financial analysis skills.
Demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Accountabilities:

Provides business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influences improved business performance and capital allocation decisions.
Support the development of commercial strategies in conjunction with the commercial and supply chain teams.
Collaborates with the business on Value Chain Analysis and other commercial calculations.
Enhances and owns the models used to appropriately structure customer and supply chain with new proposals (new markets and new products).
Provides financial preparation on new deals, renewal negotiations and contract management.
Prepare and maintain supporting tools for the business, e.g. price indices, inflationary increases, enhancements of value proposition, etc.
Provides deep functional analytical insight through modeling detailed inputs on budgets and forecasts.
Performs overall supply chain analysis and other financial evaluations.
Performs the analytics on post-investment reviews and monitoring investments including capex.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical discipline.
Preferred: CIMA or CA (SA).

Experience

1-3 years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Finance roles, including previous business partnering experience.
Proven experience in budgeting and forecast analysis.
Previous experience with Commercial analysis, pricing, and business justifications.

Skills and Knowledge

Solid understanding of FP&A, Commercial, and Supply Chain Finance processes.
Good understanding of complex Finance and Accounting principles and ratios.
Ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
Ability to challenge senior stakeholders on key financial data.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced use of Microsoft applications - Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience working in a Global multinational within a matrix environment.
Critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.

Preferred Education
Bachelors - Accounting, Technical/Professional Qualification - Accounting

Preferred Level of Work Experience
3 - 5 years

Remote Type
Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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