Financial Planning and Analyst

Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd.; Natal; Sur place; BRL 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading manufacturing firm in Rio Grande do Norte is seeking an experienced finance professional to support financial planning and analysis. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, preferably within a JSE listed company, and possess a CA or CIMA qualification. This position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance business performance through financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Capability to provide insights for business decisions.

Responsabilités

• Assist in preparing monthly reports for executive management.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with teams to provide financial guidance.
• Maintain and optimise ERP reporting platforms.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Formation

CA or CIMA qualification

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

A successful candidates will work with Finance team to support the financial planning and analysis function by assisting with monthly reporting, budgeting, financial modelling and providing analytical support to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

1. Monthly Report and Analysis

Assist in preparing comprehensive monthly results packs for executive management.

Analyse financial performance, identify trends and communicate insights to support decision-making.

Prepare reports and analyses for induction in quarterly group board reports.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve the overall reporting process.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with operational finance managers and department heads.

Assist in the preparation of monthly and weekly rolling forecasts and flash reports, including income statements and balance sheet items.

Help prepare monthly cashflow forecasts and monitor performance against forecasts.

3. Decision-Making support

Provide financial insights and analysis to support key business decisions and projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and provide proactive financial guidance.

4. ERP Platform and Data Optimisation

Assist in maintaining and optimising the ERP reporting and planning platform/model.

Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of report generation.

Identify and support opportunities to improve the platform for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.

Develop and maintain financial models to support budget, forecasting and scenario analysis.

Evaluate the financial impact of business strategies and initiatives.

6. Process Improvement

Identify and recommend improvements to FP & A process, reporting, and analysis to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

CA or CIMA qualification (Desirable)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance, preferably in the manufacturing industry in a JSE listed company.