Irene: Commercial Financial Controller posted by Eskort (Pty) Ltd

EXPERIENCE
·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, or Financial Controlling.
·         FMCG industry experience is essential.
·         Experience supporting Sales and Commercial teams.
·         Experience with budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and profitability analysis.
·         3+ years’ experience working in a Business Intelligence environment.
·         Experience with BI tools such as Qlik, Power BI, or similar.
·         Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting systems.
·         Knowledge of Meat Matrix system will be advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
·         Partner with the Sales Director and Commercial Team to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
·         Analyse sales performance, pricing, Gross Profit (GP), margins, customer profitability, and market trends to drive profitable growth.
·         Manage pricing governance, pricing models, GP performance, and profitability analysis across products, customers, and sales channels.
·         Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, management reports, dashboards, and performance analysis.
·         Develop and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making.
·         Analyse large datasets and translate complex information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
·         Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across reporting and financial systems.
·         Support financial controls, audits, and compliance with company policies and governance standards.
·         Drive continuous improvement through reporting automation, process optimisation, and system enhancements.
·         Monitor trade spend, rebates, customer claims, and working capital to improve profitability and revenue quality.

SKILLS REQUIRED
·         Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 Suite.
·         Strong SQL and database querying skills.
·         Proficiency in MS SQL Server.
·         Strong financial modelling capabilities.
·         Dashboard development and data visualisation expertise.
·         Knowledge of ERP and accounting systems.
·         Understanding of data warehousing and data governance principles.
·         Strong pricing strategy and price management experience.
·         Strong Gross Profit (GP) analysis and margin management skills.
·         Excellent commercial and financial decision-making ability.