Purpose You will be a key member of the Finance team, reporting to the FP&A Controller.
You will support the Finance Team in all aspects of financial planning and analysis for the Group, including monthly reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and the annual budget process.
You will also support ongoing efficiency efforts and adoption of new ways of working.
Responsibilities Preparation of monthly reporting deliverables across full P&L, along with insightful commentary Regularly review SGA expenditure and payroll, commenting on variances to budget and forecast Partnering with department leads to provide insights on spend to date, forecasts and to support their function from a financial perspective Liaising with accounting team during month-end close to ensure timely and accurate close process Supporting the FP&A Controller in developing forward-looking insights, through the monthly forecast cycle and annual budget process Co-ordinating the budget process for SGA expenditure with department leads Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and standardize processes and procedures Build automated and standard finance reports/models via Power BI Other ad-hoc duties as required Minimum Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience Experience with MS Office and SAP Demonstrated passion for process improvement, automation, and standardization Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within a multinational or matrix organization Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in an FP&A or Finance Business Partnering role Experience with SAP, including Fiori and Analytics for Office Hands-on experience with Power BI or other data visualization and analytics tools Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including financial modeling, data queries, and macros Knowledge of automation tools / software Skills: CIMA ACCA Financial Planning Process Improvement Power BI SAP Business Partner Relations Benefits: Flexitime Medical Aid / Health Care Paid Holidays Pension Fund