Finance Manager (Projects)

Job category : Other : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location : Roodepoort

Contract : Permanent

EE position : Yes

Introduction: We are looking to recruit a permanent Finance Manager (Projects) to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at our Lea Glen - Roodepoort Branch and will report to the Head of Finance.

Job Purpose: To provide financial support by working closely with the business unit heads to help develop and oversee a variety of projects related to the organization's revenue, annual statements, etc. This role combines the financial oversight duties and coordination of project management. Ensure the integrity of UPD's financial systems and consistently enhance system capabilities; reduce inefficiencies through liaising between finance and IT and assist the end users to define their processes, problems, opportunities, and needs and identifying the requirements to solve them. Develop the Finance IT systems roadmap for group services and ensure that this strategic plan is aligned to Group Finance requirements.

Job Objectives:

1. Gathering and analyzing data, organizing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
2. Perform the role of a 'process architect' on projects, in consultation with the business and IT, understanding the 'bigger picture', and strategic priorities which include the business and IT operating plans.
3. To drive and report on financial system compliance through identification of non-compliance and ad-hoc data integrity testing.
4. To implement control of financial systems by defining authorization profiles for SAP finance users; ensuring adherence to segregation of duty standards.
5. Report, develop, lead, and coordinate responsibilities of cross-functional teams.
6. Develop project schedules, identify milestones and deliverables, and ensure that projects are completed on time.
7. Performing ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making.
8. Utilizing BI tools to deliver meaningful insights into business performance.
9. Reviewing existing processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement efforts.

Job Experience: CA or MBA will be advantageous. Proficiency in SAP S4. 3 to 5 years in Finance systems implementations (Bespoke to Enterprise). Extensive experience within distribution, logistics, FMCG and/or manufacturing industries. High volume, high transactional, inventory management experience in semi-automated environments. Sound transactional/operational experience with a strong business acumen. Pharmaceutical industry experience will be advantageous. Project appraisal and costing experience of 5 years within a listed/medium capitalized company.

Job Knowledge: Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles. 3 years of knowledge/hands-on experience of SAP application and configuration. Logistics and distribution business acumen. Project, Planning & Organising. Process optimization and audit trails. IT systems and process understanding.

Job Related Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships. Strong influencing and interpersonal skills. High level of commercial acumen. Advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.

Job related Competencies: Deciding and Initiating Action. Writing and Reporting. Analysing. Planning and organising. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.