Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a well-established organization operating within the automotive and distribution industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their Finance team based in Elandsfontein (East Rand).

Awesome career opportunity.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s Hons Degree in Accounting / Management Accounting or related fields (NQF 8) • CIMA Registration is preferable • 7 years’ experience in Accounting / Management Accounting of which 3-5 years should be at Management level • Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP Systems, and job-specific software systems). • Advanced skills in financial modelling & modelling tools • Excellent Excel competency. • In-depth knowledge of relevant financial processes and procedures Key Duties & Responsibilities Daily Accounting, Expense Control & Business Partnering

• Ensure all daily journal entries are correctly captured and allocated to the appropriate accounts and cost centres. • Review and monitor operating expenses, ensuring alignment to budgets and correct classification. • Validate and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in line with policy and budgetary control. • Partner with business unit managers to provide financial insights, highlight variances, and support decision-making. • Resolve accounting queries promptly and maintain accurate audit trails. Financial Planning & Forecasting • Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts. • Support strategic and operational planning cycles. • Incorporate scenario and sensitivity analysis. • Collaborate with business units to gather inputs and validate assumptions. Revenue & Sales Performance Analysis • Track daily/weekly/monthly sales vs. targets. • Analyse revenue by region, product, customer segment. • Prepare sales performance reports and dashboards for senior management. • Identify sales trends and potential opportunities for growth or corrective action. • Collaborate with the sales team to assess sales pipeline and conversion rates. Pricing & Margin Management • Track product pricing and assess its impact on overall margins. • Analyse price elasticity and recommend pricing adjustments. • Monitor gross margin trends by product and customer. • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to implement pricing changes and review their impact. Logistics & Distribution Cost Analysis • Analyse logistics costs, including transportation, warehousing, and freight. • Assess cost-to-serve by customer segment and distribution channel. • Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities. • Recommend strategies for optimizing transportation and distribution efficiency. Customer & Product Profitability Analysis • Analyse the profitability of individual customers, products, and regions. • Identify underperforming customers or products and suggest corrective actions. • Support pricing and discount strategies by providing insights into profitability. • Monitor product life cycles and recommend adjustments to product portfolio. Sales Commission Management & Control • Calculate and validate commission payments for sales teams. • Monitor commission budget vs. actual payouts and flag discrepancies. • Support development and adjustment of commission schemes based on performance. • Collaborate with HR and Sales to ensure commission structures are aligned with business objectives. Management Reporting & Performance Analysis • Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards. • Analyse key metrics (revenue, expenses, margins, KPIs). • Perform variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods. • Identify performance drivers and recommend improvements. Financial Modelling & Business Case Support • Build financial models (e.g., DCF, ROI, breakeven, NPV). • Evaluate business cases for capital expenditures and new initiatives. • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis. • Present financial outcomes and risk assessments to senior management. Budgeting & Cost Management • Coordinate annual budgeting process. • Track and report on budget adherence. • Identify cost trends and areas for savings. • Analyse fixed and variable costs. Strategic &