Finance Business Analyst

Hulamin; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Financial Analyst to support the business through analysis, review, and reporting on financial performance. The role focuses on liaising with budget holders, tracking cost reduction programs, and ensuring accurate monthly financial reports. This position is part of the Finance Business Partner Team and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing financial data and performance.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports and commentary.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data related to manufacturing and logistics.
• Provide support through analysis, review, and reporting on financial performance.
• Prepare dashboards and present financial outcomes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

• Gather and analyze financial and operational data on manufacturing processes, administration costs, Logistics and Revenue
• Liaise with budget holders with regards to estimates and other changes and ensure major variances are investigated and support appropriate corrective actions to get back on track.
• Measure and track progress on cost reduction programs and verify savings by working closely with departments.
• Prepare dashboards and present financial outcomes.
• Complete monthly cost variance explanations/commentary as part of monthly close activities, and thereby ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the cost accounting numbers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
  
  

The successful candidate will provide support to the Business through analysis, review and reporting on financial performance.

This position reports into the Commercial and logistics Business Partner which is part of the Finance Business Partner Team.