Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to support 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate daily accounting and monitor expenses against budgets.
- Partner with business units to provide financial insights and resolve queries.
- Develop forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual) and support planning cycles.
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis in collaboration with various departments.
- Track sales performance, analyse revenue across regions and products, identify trends, and support the sales team with actionable insights.
- Analyse pricing strategies, monitor margins, and recommend adjustments to optimise profitability.
- Analyse logistics and distribution costs, assess cost-to-serve, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Evaluate profitability across customers and products, identify underperformance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Calculate and validate commissions, monitor budgets, and align commission structures with business objectives.
- Prepare management reports, conduct variance analysis, track KPIs, and recommend performance improvements.
- Build financial models (DCF, ROI, NPV, breakeven), evaluate capital projects, and present financial insights and risks.
- Coordinate the budgeting process, track adherence, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Participate in cross-functional strategy discussions and provide financial input on key business decisions.
- Create dashboards, analyse large datasets, and automate reporting processes.
- Streamline workflows, improve systems and templates, and increase automation.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and standards, support audits, and maintain data integrity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the business in meetings, and provide guidance on stakeholder matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, or a related field (NQF 8).
- CIMA qualification is preferred.
- 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.
Qualifications
No qualifications mentioned.
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About Other Manufacturing Jobs in Gauteng
The manufacturing sector in Gauteng, South Africa is generally a thriving industry, with many opportunities available for those looking to start or advance their careers. Typically, the job market in this field is competitive, but there are various roles and sectors to consider. Generally, the demand for skilled workers in manufacturing is high due to the growth of industries such as technology and e-commerce.
In terms of salary expectations, it’s common for manufacturing professionals in Gauteng to earn between R600 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these are broad ranges and actual salaries can vary significantly. For example, those with specialized skills or working in larger companies may earn at the higher end of this range, while entry-level positions may start at a lower salary.
Common skills for manufacturing roles include technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, leadership skills, effective communication, and adaptability. Typically, manufacturers require workers who can work efficiently, maintain high-quality standards, and collaborate with colleagues and suppliers.
Manufacturing jobs can be found in various industries such as the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and automotive industry, among others. These sectors often require specialized skills and training, but also offer opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
For those looking to start or advance their careers in manufacturing, there are various opportunities available. Typically, entry-level positions can be a good starting point, with many companies offering on-the-job training and development programs. As experience is gained, workers can move into supervisory or management roles, where they can develop leadership skills and oversee production operations. With specialized skills and certifications, professionals can also transition into more technical or specialized roles, such as quality control or supply chain management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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