Senior Financial Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team in Elandsfontein. This is a salaried position suited to a highly experienced finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and a commercial mindset.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for a candidate who will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, performance tracking, cost control, and profitability analysis across manufacturing operations as well as sales and distribution functions. 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 Qualifications: Our 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. Experience: Our 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 Responsibilities Financial 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