Finance Analyst Fixed Term Contract

NBL LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, with market leading brands in the portfolio. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. NBL LIMITED, a subsidiary of AVI LIMITED, is based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

An exciting short term (6-month fixed term contract) opportunity exists for a Finance Analyst at National Brands Limited in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Finance and Commercial teams in providing accurate data and insights.

Line Manager: Finance Analytics Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Review of income statements and investigate cost drivers
• Use of brand and customer profitability information to create new ‘what-if’ scenarios or project costings (selling prices, customer margins, target gross margins, etc.)
• Validation of data accuracy through comparison/reconciliation with alternative data sources
• Articulate information to relevant stakeholders in a consistent and factual format
• Engage in projects aimed at improving delivery relevant to ‘reporting streamlining’
• Investigate, analyze and report on relevant issues prioritized by the Financial and Commercial teams
• Post-implementation commercial reviews of Projects/Deals
• Bill of material comparisons and yield calculations checked and vetted, especially with new product costings
• Labour and overhead analysis files reviewed and updated
• Prepare and create monthly journals
• Identify, investigate, highlight, and comment on relevant trends and variances

Reporting Monthly:

• Financial monthly report consolidated with information, tables, graphs and commentary ready for review and submission in specific timelines
• Business Unit income statement summaries completed
• Various monthly innovation trackers updated
• Execution of daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Ad hoc preparation of presentations and reports
• Profitability reporting checks to Income Statements
• Compile Customer Profitability on a monthly & ad hoc basis

Budget & Forecasts:

• Accurate load of financial information into the reporting tools (Volume, pricing, discounts, etc.)
• Preparation of category sales volume files to ensure accurate forecasting

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst / Business Analyst
• 3 - 5 years in a financial/accounting/Business Analyst role

Qualifications:

• Completed Financial Degree
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Use of data management tools (SQL)
• SAP experience
• Use of data visualization and reporting platforms (BI tools experience an advantage)
• Use of business reporting tools (Smart View Essbase added advantage)