Financial Analyst at Biovac

About the job (Financial Analyst)

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.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• 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
• Cost & Financial analysis:
• Conduct internal cost analysis of quality vs cost and recommend actions.
• Gross margin analysis on specific products.
• Perform daily & monthly requirements to maintain standard costing within SAP
• Review and Analyse variances through purchasing and production.
• Monthly stock reporting and stock takes.
• Project Management & Support:
• Support finance projects as required including supporting business case, rolling out new Business Processes and seeking operational efficiencies.
• Assist the commercial finance business partner with financial, commercial and analytical support for the sales & support functions.
• General responsibilities:
• Assistance with Financial Audits relating to cost of sales, fixed assets and inventory.
• Assist the Financial Business Partners with ad-hoc tasks as per deadlines and work scope given.
• Fraud awareness
• Adherence to the systems and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external role players
• Adhere to SARS legislation on all processing
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Advocate continual improvement and teamwork within the department
• Responsibility to complete training & keep knowledge up to date

Application Deadline: 30 August 2024

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.