PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Finance Manager acts as a Finance business partner to the FMCG and People Support departments with-in PEP by, inter alia, producing and reporting financial & management accounts, analysing key financial information, generating financial budgeting and forecasting, and implementing strategies to reduce operational costs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Monthly financial and management reporting, supporting commentary and schedules
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Quarterly forecasting
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Annual budget and 3 year plan submissions
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Analyses of movements in general ledger balances (such as turnover, direct and overhead costs, cost recoveries etc.)
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Analyses of all aspects of gross margin (front margin, supplier rebates, stock adjustments etc.)
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Comparison of results to budget and prior year with related variance analyses
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Analyses of financial data and other operating information to identify efficiency improvements or better cost management
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Review of financial performance against key metrics and identify areas of concern by providing feedback to the business to support strategic decision making
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Review of balance sheet reconciliations
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Maintain a thorough understanding of business activity and initiatives and impact there-off on financial performance
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Maintain healthy relationship with internal customers
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Lead a team of financial accountants and administrators
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Ad hoc assignments, projects and investigations
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
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A BCom degree (with Accounting major) or equivalent
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Preference for professional accounting qualification;
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Financial and management reporting: 3 - 5 years related experience, preferable in retail environment and/or commercial environment
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Commercially astute, articulate, strong technical skills, insightful and an influential leader impacting at both strategic and operational level
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Google Workspace and MS Excel proficient
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SAP S/4 HANA proficiency advantageous
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Competencies required: Devotion to quality, Performing under pressure, Presenting, Structuring, Listening skills, Drive, Integrity, Service-Oriented, Analyzing and forming opinions, Helicopter View