financial analyst

at  ABC

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Matric/Grade 12 equivalent.
• Management Accounting Diploma or degree.
• CIMA or studying towards CIMA.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a finance department.
• Experience in report building and analytics.
• Experience in accounting for and analysing Inventory/Cost of Sales in a manufacturing entity.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in interpretation of revenue trends and analysis.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience on ERP System (SAP will be advantageous.)
• Strong reconciliation skills.

Planning and Performance Monitoring:

• Support business partners to produce the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts including commentary.
• Assist budget holders with budgeting platform
• Analyse revenue / margin / contribution reporting and explanation of performance against budget, prior performance and market conditions
• Sales analysis of products by region
• Understand the drivers of current performance
• Use internal and external information to extrapolate future performance based on scenario planning
• Work with business partners to turn analysis into value adding insight