Finance and Business Operations Manager – FMCG Retail
Position PurposeActs as key business partner to all departments and senior management the ClientÂResponsible for providing business performance analysis and managing the Sales & Operations Planning process.Job RequirementsKey Responsibilities:Lead a team of Finance and Operations analysists in various aspects of the business (some of which are outlined below) and act as an internal business partner to the Executive team and department heads.Monthly volume and rolling forecast cycle for total company, including partnering with the Key accounts and marketing team and reporting back to management;Forecasting, reporting (month end duties) and variance analysis of the company P&L. Including but not limited to Gross to Net sales, COGS, Distribution, Marketing, Admin, & Selling expenses.Seasonal analysis around volume, portfolio, pricing and tracking;Customer, Brand and Retail monthly contribution statement compilation and analysis;Ensure all pricing for customers is reflected accurately in SAP;Lead the Budget and Latest estimate process within the organization;Act as back-up administrator for the business intelligence warehouse (IBM Cognos); andSupport the Executive team with various projects and ad-hoc analysis throughout the year.Personal CharacteristicsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments;Proactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete them;Methodical and structured approach to tasks;Able to set priorities and clear targets; andAble to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the businessSkills and Competencies requiredUniversity and ideally CIMA degree;A minimum of 4 years' experience in a controller/business analyst role, preferably in the FMCG industry;Knowledge and insights about customers and needs in FMCG industry and/or Retail;Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and atte...
Position Purpose
Acts as key business partner to all departments and senior management the Client
ÂResponsible for providing business performance analysis and managing the Sales & Operations Planning process.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of Finance and Operations analysists in various aspects of the business (some of which are outlined below) and act as an internal business partner to the Executive team and department heads.
- Monthly volume and rolling forecast cycle for total company, including partnering with the Key accounts and marketing team and reporting back to management;
- Forecasting, reporting (month end duties) and variance analysis of the company P&L. Including but not limited to Gross to Net sales, COGS, Distribution, Marketing, Admin, & Selling expenses.
- Seasonal analysis around volume, portfolio, pricing and tracking;
- Customer, Brand and Retail monthly contribution statement compilation and analysis;
- Ensure all pricing for customers is reflected accurately in SAP;
- Lead the Budget and Latest estimate process within the organization;
- Act as back-up administrator for the business intelligence warehouse (IBM Cognos); and
- Support the Executive team with various projects and ad-hoc analysis throughout the year.
Personal Characteristics - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills â able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments;
- Proactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete them;
- Methodical and structured approach to tasks;
- Able to set priorities and clear targets; and
- Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business
Skills and Competencies required - University and ideally CIMA degree;
- A minimum of 4 years' experience in a controller/business analyst role, preferably in the FMCG industry;
- Knowledge and insights about customers and needs in FMCG industry and/or Retail;
- Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; and
- Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage
The Specific aim of the company is to provide a highly personalised, customer focussed service when it comes to staff recruitment. With a client base ranging from blue-chip corporates through to SMME's, we pride oursleves on achieving this objective through constant monitoring of the market.
Our logo - "Linking Potential with Opportunity" sums up the way we go about our business. Assessment of each client needs, coupled with the career aspirations of our candidates allows us to put forward people we believe will add value to the company they join.
Mainly specializing in logistics and retail related business, we are also well positioned to handle general placements.
We are able to assist our clients with candidates on a temporary contractual basis where necessary.
Additional service include access to verification services.
Positions are advertised on the most relevent media, where there is highest exposure to quality job seekers.
Strict screening results in a database of candidates who are checked. Our guarantees are designed to provide peace of mind in a way that ensures the responsibility for filling a position is our prime concern throughout.
SERVICE SOLUTIONS HAS BEEN RATED A LEVEL FOUR CONTRIBUTOR TO BROADBASED ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - 100% BEE PROCUREMENT RECOGNITION LEVEL
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