Financial Analyst

Energizer Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a professional to assist in the development and analysis of monthly commercial forecasts. The role involves leading customer teams, analyzing financial expectations, and providing decision support to enhance sales and profit growth. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. The role offers opportunities for process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of business experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Open and respectful communication style.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer teams during business planning.
• Analyze customer plans for financial expectations.
• Provide decision support to optimize sales and profit growth.

Skills

Financial and business analysis

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and analysis of a monthly Commercial forecast. Key Result Areas include achieving results with regards to delivering Commercial Gross Margin plan/forecast through analysis, insight and supporting decision making.

Responsibilities

• esLead the customer teams during business planning by providing financial and business analysis in collaboration with The TG COE; analyze customer plans to ensure financial expectations are achiev edInvestigate and provide understanding about Market/Cluster Performance, Outlook and Risk profile, through analysis and partnering with Commercial Team s.Provide decision support to Commercial Teams to help optimize Energizer’s sales and profit grow thManage the Trade Spend funds to optimize ROI and ensure financial objectives are m etSupport delivery of system & process improvements through collaboration with TG COE and engagement with the commercial tea m.
• What we are looking for Bachelors Degree or equivalent experi enceMin 1-2 years business experi enceOpen, direct, and respectful communication style with excellent oral and written communication sk illsAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment, delivering quality output while adhering to tight deadl inesProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerP ointExcellent written and oral sk illsPreferred Skills and Experi enceSAP experi ence
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