Financial analyst
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
•Matric/Grade 12 equivalent.
•Management Accounting Diploma or degree.
•CIMA or studying towards CIMA.
•Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
•At least 5 years’ experience in a finance department.
•Experience in report building and analytics.
•Experience in accounting for and analysing Inventory/Cost of Sales in a manufacturing entity.
•Experience in financial planning and analysis.
•Experience in interpretation of revenue trends and analysis.
•Computer literacy.
•Previous experience on ERP System (SAP will be advantageous.)
•Strong reconciliation skills.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Planning and Performance Monitoring:
•Support business partners to produce the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts including commentary.
•Assist budget holders with budgeting platform
•Analyse revenue / margin / contribution reporting and explanation of performance against budget, prior performance and market conditions
•Sales analysis of products by region
•Understand the drivers of current performance
•Use internal and external information to extrapolate future performance based on scenario planning
•Work with business partners to turn analysis into value adding insight