Financial Analyst - Sandton, South Africa - Mshindi Consulting

Mshindi Consulting
Mshindi Consulting
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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Position

Financial Analyst - Sandton (Gauteng)

Type:
Permanent


Our client
South African subsidiary of German automotive manufacturing company.


Type of Position:


As part of the NSO Controlling finance function, this role is responsible for effective planning, co-ordination, analysis and interpretation of strategic and financial inputs received from the respective brand within the National Sales Organisation (NSO) to support the achievement of local and international reporting deadlines and NSO Finance Controlling objectives.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Analysis and interpretation of all elements of the financial operating result of the Brand, encompassing turnover, incentives, direct costs, overheads, other income, and expenses.
  • Preparation and analysis of all financial information with regards to the actual result, forecast, budget, planning round, financial reporting (local & AG) and product evaluations / profitability. This would include forecast input meeting input, Brand Meetings, PMM meetings, Finance Review Meetings, Head Office reporting and requests and all other relevant adhoc reporting requirements as they may arise.
  • Helping and coordination in implementation and analysis of strategies and initiatives entered by the Brand together with the financial implications these have on the NSO.
  • Ensure compliance by the Brand in respect of financial tasks, directives, initiatives, and reporting as imposed by the Head Office.
  • Ensure meetings for corporate NSO financial forums are set up and Vorlage are timeously issued.
  • Preparation of Vorlage for biannual NSO Business review meeting with local BOM and Group Board members for the Brand.
  • Assist in the preparation and consolidation of cost information for incorporation in the corporate budgets and mediumterm planning.
  • Coordination, analysis and assessment of various strategic projects and the interpretation of the results and impact on the NSO.
  • Project management of automation of key NSO Controlling processes in support of the digitalization strategy of the Finance division.
  • Support the identification of process optimisation opportunities for NSO Controlling and plan, project manage and implement system solutions.
  • Product evaluations of new models, options etc to determine profitability impact on financial result.
  • Euro cost negotiation planning, implementation, and checks to ensure financial result is within predefined corridor.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of projects.

Education and Experience:


  • A recognized 3year National Diploma or bachelor's degree in commerce/ Financial Management/ Accounting.
  • A postgraduate qualification / Honours degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Management will be preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years working experience gained in the motor industry in the fields of finance and marketing.

Skills, Attributes, and other requirements:


  • Sound understanding of financial principles.
  • Project development and implementation experience.
  • Analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work accurately with financial detail critical.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal skills
  • Be innovative, resourceful and action orientated.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and take accountability for own actions.
  • A team player yet be able to work and manage own output independently to meet high quality standards.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines.
  • Excellent enduser computer proficiency with comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary:
R425, R924,931.62 per year


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employerprovided relocation package (required)
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