Finance Agile Analyst

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

To unlock value for the business through enabling high value Investment decisions and / or Performance Interventions via leading business case development including project management lead on implementation on projects.

The incumbent of the role should display the following traits & skills:

Ability to Influence – gaining alignment to understand the business strategy; work across the business; ability to drive forward & execute the business' growth & strategic initiatives

Controls & Stewardship – Business partner on audit & controls measures to ensure as projects are rolled out there is no risk to business operations and that new operations are compliant to GCAD Controls framework.

Strategic partnering – provide high level insight into a business performance; Act as a key stakeholder within decision-making processes and be able to influence with justified answers

Operational knowhow – Support financial planning & analysis, Finance process re-engineering across the business, build new business models

JOB SUMMARY (Responsibilities)

· Monitor, track and challenge performance of category and seek to identify opportunities to close gaps.
· Working as part of cross functional team on performance Interventions as agreed and approved by CCBT, FLT, CDLT projects include rolling out new route to market frameworks such as e-commerce and other B2B models.
· Support development of new trading terms in line with fair and equitable trading terms policy and Net Revenue Management (NRM)
· Automate reporting across business via development & implementation of Power BI reporting tools. This includes supporting as finance partner on Livewire & other I&A efforts.
· End to end Business partner within cross functional team working on Mergers and Acquisitions
· Develop aligned tools and templates for common projects.
· Develop & partner on high profile business cases to activate display the ROI & DCF of the project for leadership decision making.
· Project Manager on technical enhancements to systems such as SAP including implementation of automation & simplification efforts.
· Develop list of info required for different types of projects we work on (e.g. Pricing Scenario's, GM improvement).
· Build capabilities within the team through leveraging diverse experience and best practice.
· Information requests

KEY REQUIREMENTS

· Mininum of a Bachelors' Degree in Finance or Accounting; (Professional Finance Qualification (CIMA) – added advantage)
· Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience from FMCG or a similar Industry, i.e. end-to-end Business Partnering experience
· Strong analytical capability (working knowledge of power BI would be an advantage)
· Proven ability to negotiate and influence at all levels
· Commercial acumen - to understand the bigger picture and manage Stakeholders accordingly
· Financial Flexibility to deal with ‘disruption' (over all Finance experience to allow you to be able to work on multiple and different projects).
· Management Accounting.
· Project Management and Leadership.

NOTE:

“Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflect the demographics of our country. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.”