Business Finance Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU013522/PMA

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Join a leading manufacturing company as a Business Finance Analyst, supporting the global supply chain division with financial insights, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Business Finance Analyst to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of its global supply chain division. This role focuses on financial reporting, cost control, and inventory management, ensuring efficient financial planning and operational excellence.
As a Business Finance Analyst, you will work closely with the Finance Business Controller to analyze manufacturing and supply chain costs, support forecasting, and provide actionable insights. You will leverage SAP and Business Intelligence tools to enhance financial reporting, drive cost-saving initiatives, and support audits while improving high-risk financial processes.
Contract:

Full-time
3-month probation period, extendable up to 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

Perform monthly financial closing and reporting.
Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results using Business Intelligence tools.
Support the Finance Business Controller with financial data analysis and reporting.
Extract and analyze manufacturing and supply chain cost data from SAP.
Improve financial processes through automation and system enhancements.
Prepare AOC/Forecast reports and assist with product standard cost updates.
Drive cost optimization initiatives, focusing on material, direct labor, and fixed costs.
Conduct manufacturing cost variance analysis and support cost-reduction strategies.
Assist with new product cost estimation and financial analysis.
Oversee inventory management, identifying risks and reducing obsolete stock.
Support internal and external audits, enhancing financial compliance and processes.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree in Finance or Accounting
1-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or Controller in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Exposure to journal entries, trend analysis, and financial reporting.
Strong SAP and Advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
Experience in finance transformation is a plus.
Passion for continuous improvement and change management.

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