Finance Business Analyst (FBA) – FMCG Industry
Job Purpose: The preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information and provision of a high quality support service to line managers within the Region.
Primary Relationships: The position reports to the Finance Director
Key Performance Areas and Tasks
- Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports to Business Units, Management and Global.
- Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.
- Prepare monthly consolidation and executive financial package.
- Coordinate financials questions/answers among Business Units and Accounting & Control department
- Prepare annual financial information binder to be provided to the external auditors
- Prepare quarterly operating reports
- Create and update Report writer and Crystal reports
- Assist in the budget & reforecast process
- Maintain budget and reforecast information in the accounting system.
- Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed.
- Develop, maintain and distribute as-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
Competencies
- Exceptional financial skills, including strong computer abilities.
- Highly-organized with ability to multi-task.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all levels.
- Team player. Collaborates with internal and external resources to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates confidence and maturity in client facing situations.
- Professionally represents Sealed Air Sales Team at all times.
- Ability to take direction from, and support, multiple managers.
- Committed to standards of the highest professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Handles confidential information with discretion.
Behavioural Competencies
- Good communication skills.
- Good inter-personal skills.
- Financial management experiences with emphasis on debtors and creditors skills.
- Detail orientated, working with a plan/routine.
- Drive for results.
- Respect for others Customer Driven / Service orientated.
- Very good understanding of Microsoft Office.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Good judgment skills
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis. Experience in retail/food & beverage industry an added advantage
- CPA(K)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & Access)
- Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
- Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.
- Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with an ERP will be an added advantage.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Financial Business Analyst on the Subject line.