Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

SUMMARY:
Brief Description
An exciting 10 month contract exists for a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a leading, global manufacturing business. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full spectrum of financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis, while providing strategic support to senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, analytically strong, and comfortable leading both finance operations and strategic financial initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing finance team
Conduct in-depth financial, product, margin, and profitability analyses
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance business performance and financial clarity
Spearhead the integration of new reporting systems, including the transition to a global consolidation platform.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence and drive strategic financial decisions
Oversee Capex analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and optimize return on invested capital
Support ERP and business intelligence tool implementation, with hands-on involvement in platforms such as SAP, Syspro, and QlikView
Assist in the merger and integration of related entities and ensure post-merger reporting alignment
Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal group reporting standards

Skills & Experience:
Strong analytical and commercial insight
High attention to detail with strong time management
Ability to communicate complex financial information to a broad audience
Hands-on leader and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Action-oriented, ethical, and accountable
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels

Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce (CIMA/CA(SA) qualification preferred)
At least 10 years of progressive commercial finance experience, preferably in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors
Proven experience in project management and financial system implementation
Exposure to global finance functions within a multinational company
Proficient in Syspro, SAP, Excel, Essbase, and BI reporting tools

Contact (Crushen Pietersen – ), quoting the Ref: CFA020475

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