The successful candidate will provide accurate, timely financial insights to support decision-making, drive efficiency, and enable business growth. The role also involves conducting financial feasibility studies, evaluating business projects, and advising on resource optimisation and profitability. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and contributing to strategic planning and performance management.
Minimum Requirements
QualificationsOur client is looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, or a related field (NQF 8). A CIMA qualification is preferred.
ExperienceOur client is looking for candidates with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in Accounting or Management Accounting. 3–5 years’ experience in commercial business partnering, supporting operational and commercial teams, is advantageous.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & Business Partnering
Our client is looking for a candidate to ensure accurate daily accounting, monitor expenses against budgets, approve purchase requisitions, and partner with business units to provide financial insights and resolve queries.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
The role includes developing forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual), supporting planning cycles, and conducting scenario and sensitivity analysis in collaboration with various departments.
Revenue & Sales Analysis
Our client is looking for someone to track sales performance, analyse revenue across regions and products, identify trends, and support the sales team with actionable insights.
Pricing & Margin Management
Responsibilities include analysing pricing strategies, monitoring margins, and recommending adjustments to optimise profitability.
Logistics & Distribution Cost Analysis
The candidate will analyse logistics and distribution costs, assess cost-to-serve, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Customer & Product Profitability
Our client is looking for someone to evaluate profitability across customers and products, identify underperformance, and recommend corrective actions.
Sales Commission Management
The role involves calculating and validating commissions, monitoring budgets, and aligning commission structures with business objectives.
Management Reporting & Performance Analysis
The successful candidate will prepare management reports, conduct variance analysis, track KPIs, and recommend performance improvements.
Financial Modelling & Business Case Support
Responsibilities include building financial models (DCF, ROI, NPV, breakeven), evaluating capital projects, and presenting financial insights and risks.
Budgeting & Cost Management
The role requires coordinating the budgeting process, tracking adherence, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Strategic & Operational Support
Our client is looking for a candidate to participate in cross-functional strategy discussions and provide financial input on key business decisions.
Data Analysis & Visualisation
The candidate will create dashboards, analyse large datasets, and automate reporting processes.
Process Improvement
Responsibilities include streamlining workflows, improving systems and templates, and increasing automation.
Compliance & Controls
The role requires ensuring compliance with financial policies and standards, supporting audits, and maintaining data integrity.
Stakeholder Management
Our client is looking for someone who can build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the business in meetings, and provide guidance on stakeholder matters.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Strong computer literacy, including MS Office, SAP, and ERP systems Advanced financial modelling skills Excellent Excel proficiency In-depth knowledge of financial processes and procedures
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