Commercial & Marketing Finance Controller

Danone; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Johannesburg is looking for a C&M Controller to manage financial responsibilities related to the Commercial & Marketing teams. The successful candidate will have a B Comm and over 5 years of FMCG experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. Key skills include strong financial acumen, SAP experience, and the ability to develop junior talent. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic working environment with top brands.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in FMCG environment.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role in Finance Business Partnering.

Responsibilities

• Assume financial responsibilities for Business Partnering of the Commercial & Marketing teams.
• Lead financial growth and oversee Topline forecasting.
• Drive “Gross to Net Improvement” agenda.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to manage people

Ability to develop junior talent

Sound computer literacy

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Strong financial acumen

Strong analytical skills

Information system oriented

Drive and ambition

Solid SAP experience

Education

B Comm {CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous}

Tools

SAP FI/CO/MM modules

Job description

About The Job

To assume financial responsibilities for the Business Partnering of the Commercial & Marketing teams. The C&M Controller will be a key member of the Topline team actively involved in steering financial growth and stability by driving the “Gross to Net Improvement” agenda, leading the business through “Inno/Reno” business case development, driving ROMI within A&P & maintaining an accurate Topline forecast. The C&M Controller will also lead in some areas and support with overall corporate governance within the Topline function.

About You

Key requirements of the job.

Qualification(s)

B Comm {CIMA/CA(SA) advantageous} and minimum 5 years relevant experience in FMCG environment. At least 2 years thereof within a leadership role in Finance Business Partnering.

Experience And Skills

• Good communication skills (verbal as well as written) as well as influencing skills
• Ability to manage people and their expectations.
• Ability to develop junior talent into readiness for future roles
• Sound computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn
• Strong financial acumen with ability to assess the financial implications of decisions
• Strong Analytical, interpretative and investigative skills
• Information System oriented
• Drive and ambition
• Solid SAP experiences using FI/CO/MM modules

About us

Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s up to you. Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet one health BY You. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.

We offer

A job which could easily turn into a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.