Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis
• Midrand - Johannesburg

Overview:
The purpose of this role is to partner with the Sales Managers in Africa to drive Net Sales growth, optimize trade spending, and increase profitability by close P&L analysis, pre and post promo analysis (ROI), and customer profitability tracking.

Responsibilities:

Lead yearly budgeting process
Lead monthly S&OP process
Lead trade spending (including returns/remnants) optimization with close controls and a structured ROI analysis, in line with global and cluster policies. Reconciliation of trade deal accounts on a monthly basis.
Lead month-end closing for trade spending actuals and accruals, in coordination with SSC Customer Finance Team (AR, CAT, Rebates teams), report risks and opportunities to Sales and FP&A manager
Audit: Deliver necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits
Overall P&L ownership

Experience you'll bring:

2-3 years of commercial finance experience, preferably in FMCG sector
Efficiently managing, influencing & partnering with key stakeholders, especially those across countries
Ability to implement and enforce internal controls

Behaviors you'll need:

Problem-solving skills and ability to manage difficult situations
Strong analytical skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and BPC

What's in it for you:

Competitive pay including profit share
Other exciting benefits

About us:
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid, Glade, Kiwi, OFF!, Windex, Ziploc, and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

Inclusion & Diversity:
We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at .#J-18808-Ljbffr

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