Accounting & Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for driving business value by offering expert financial and analytical advice to assist in decision-making processes, partnering with the Commercial and Customer Marketing functions to drive value accretion for customers and the company.

Overview 

• Contribute to the financial inputs for the integrated business planning process for the Sales, Category, and Marketing Functions.
• Support Revenue Optimisation Manager and Channel Marketing Managers on trade strategy by brand and channel to optimise revenue performance and maximise profitability.
• Drive internal control and operating efficiency of the business promotional program and trade spend.
• Trading terms negotiation support.
• Integrate long term pricing and short term CPI planning drive excise management and Gross margin accretion.
• Drive ROI analysis for all key initiatives – maximization of investment, share learnings.
• Continually work with functional teams to drive profitable growth and strive for continuous ongoing improvement.
• Drive initiatives through increased focus on the effectiveness and profitability of sales spend and through the proactive identification of profit/growth opportunities.
• Business Partner on key projects and represent finance and challenge financial efficacy in key cross functional forums.
• Develop tools to support cross functional teams in decision making and help improvement of internal processes.

• 8-10 years’ experience in ideally working closely with Sales and Marketing/ Supply chain in a commercial capacity, preferably in the FMCG industry.
• Degree in Commerce/Accounting/CPA
• Experience in FMCG industry preferred
• Advanced Excel and Strong PowerPoint skills
• Strong analytical ability, data analysis and reporting skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, delegation and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent commercial Acumen to understand business goals and generate solutions for positive outcomes
• High attention to detail with an ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively