Commercial Finance Controller

A reputable multinational concern who manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning, mixes and condiments to food manufacturers and retail outlets is looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Controller to join their team in South Africa. This is a commercial strategic role allowing the individual to partner with the different business units and provide insight.

JOB & COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Finance Controller will be responsible for providing input into key strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies, supporting in sales and marketing department by conducting analysis of commercial opportunities and developing financial plans including budgeting and forecasting. The Commercial Finance Controller will be responsible identifying areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, managing the yearly audit process and assisting operations team in monthly operations review. The successful candidate will be responsible for variance analysis and reporting, ROI calculations, monthly S&OP reporting, price modeling, identify opportunities and strategies to target growth areas within key customers and new customers and business partnering with the supply chain, commercial and finance teams.

EDUCATION

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• BCom in Accounting
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles is preferred
• Completed CIMA is preferred

JOB EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 5 years’ post article experience in a similar role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is preferred
• Experience working in a multinational/global FMCG industry is non-negotiable
• Exposure to costing and management of the P&L would be advantageous
• Proven ability to build, influence and sustain relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to present to senior management using presentation software
• Experience in performing a business partnering function with the commercial, finance and supply chain teams
• Experience dealing with pricing cycles and performing variance analysis
• Experience dealing with margin improvement

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