Job Description

Description

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The primary responsibility of this position is to understand and oversee the major contributors that determine the profitability of the company. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for continuously reviewing of business processes to remove inefficiencies, to instill a financial awareness in operational processes and to negotiate best possible outcomes on critical transactions.

Responsibilities

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Develop thorough understanding of market environments and assist with pricing models for both procurement,sales and inventory management. Price risk management in conjunction with the trading team Formulation, implementation and monitoring of internal controls and accounting processes Safeguarding company assets such as Inventory and Fixed Assets at the company Reporting on profitability of business products as well as driving optimization of product mix based on the most profitable product lines after all costs have been considered. Involvement / preparation of information to be used in the annual costing cycles, partnering with the Commercial / Operations / Procurement Teams to factor in commodity price and manufacturing changes as well as the reporting on the impact of this. Drive a culture of high performance and value add within the finance team and wider business, through motivating, inspiring and coaching. Involvement / preparation of deliverables in relation the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with cross functional stakeholders to improve accuracy and provide early visibility of potential risks and opportunities. Identification and critical review / implementation of measures to reduce redundant costs in the business including a reduction in the working capital cycle. Ensure production cost are correct and reported regularly. Assist with ad hoc tasks and project. Health and Safety

>Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes.

>Report all safety incidents to the relevant people.

>Comply with safety policies and procedures.

>Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times.

Requirements

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Qualification and Experience

Bcom Degree or Hons Degree (preferred) Up to date knowledge of IFRS (advantageous) At least 5 years of relevant working experience would be deemed suitable for the level of the position. Experience in a Manufacturing / FMCG environment would be advantageous Experience in Warehouse / inventory management (essential).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qwix or any Warehouse Management System experience (essential) SAP experience/knowledge would be highly recommended. Computer Literacy on all MS Office Packages with specific referent to Excel, advanced level Sound report writing skills. Good analytical skills with attention to detail. Understanding of business and financial acumen Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong administration and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal and organizing skills. Ability to understand and deal with diverse cultures.

SOILL VALUES

Ownership

Accountability and Responsibility

Respect

We treat other's how we want to be treated.

Strengths-Focused

Together we achieve more

Excellence

Creating a high-performance culture

Transparency

Open and Effective communication

Integrity

We walk our talk.

We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we encourage all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team and working together to achieve our goals.