Job Description
Job Summary
- The Finance Planning Analyst will provide financial support, manage budgets and forecasts, control CAPEX, and conduct variance analysis.
- The role involves preparing reports to assist management with planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Other Responsibilties
Management Information Systems (MIS):
- Design, implement and maintain management information systems using a combination of automated, semi-automated and manual systems.
- Provide management with timely, relevant financial information to better understand the business and cost/revenue profile.
Financial/Ad-Hoc Reports:
- Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to management and external regulatory authorities, where necessary.
- Design and prepare reports for management decision making.
Systems Improvement:
- Assist in the set-up, continuous assessment, and amendment of EPET’s computerized accounting system for greater effectiveness.
- Investigate and recommend improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Manage the budget and forecast processes by collecting all financial information necessary for the annual and strategic planning process.
- Undertake analysis of risks and opportunities to provide forecast information as required whilst working closely with the BU leadership teams.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Ensure that timely reporting of performance and variance analysis for all direct and indirect costs are undertaken.
- Identify and report on variance drivers so that appropriate action can be taken as required.
Business Partnering:
- Develop a strong business partnering structure to facilitate good analysis of all commercial and supply chain activities including new product development and value optimization initiatives.
Capital Expenditure Management:
- Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures.
- Track and communicate CAPEX spending to ensure adherence to annual budgets.
Leadership:
- Provide coaching and leadership to direct and indirect employees.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, Chartered Accountant (CA)
- MBA/M.Sc. desired
- 8 - 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Good Knowledge of SAP.
- 5 years in a similar role, ideally in the FMCG or Manufacturing industry.