Job Summary
JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or related field.
· Professional qualification such as CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent will be advantageous.
· Grade 12
EXPERIENCE
· Minimum 5 years' experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, or Financial Controlling.
· FMCG industry experience is essential.
· Experience supporting Sales and Commercial teams.
· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and profitability analysis.
· 3+ years' experience working in a Business Intelligence environment.
· Experience with BI tools such as Qlik, Power BI, or similar.
· Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting systems.
· Knowledge of Meat Matrix system will be advantageous.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Partner with the Sales Director and Commercial Team to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
· Analyse sales performance, pricing, Gross Profit (GP), margins, customer profitability, and market trends to drive profitable growth.
· Manage pricing governance, pricing models, GP performance, and profitability analysis across products, customers, and sales channels.
· Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, management reports, dashboards, and performance analysis.
· Develop and maintain Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making.
· Analyse large datasets and translate complex information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
· Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across reporting and financial systems.
· Support financial controls, audits, and compliance with company policies and governance standards.
· Drive continuous improvement through reporting automation, process optimisation, and system enhancements.
· Monitor trade spend, rebates, customer claims, and working capital to improve profitability and revenue quality.
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 Suite.
· Strong SQL and database querying skills.
· Proficiency in MS SQL Server.
· Strong financial modelling capabilities.
· Dashboard development and data visualisation expertise.
· Knowledge of ERP and accounting systems.
· Understanding of data warehousing and data governance principles.
· Strong pricing strategy and price management experience.
· Strong Gross Profit (GP) analysis and margin management skills.
· Excellent commercial and financial decision-making ability.