Private Wealth Advisor

Wesbank; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner for Modern Trade. Based in Durban/Johannesburg, you will forecast, control, and analyse finance metrics to drive CD performance.

The role requires close collaboration with CD operations, account teams, and the Order to Cash process to optimize investments and manage risks. Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years in Commercial Finance (FMCG preferred), a BCom in Financial/Accounting, and will value strong governance, Excel, SAP and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Commercial Finance experience (FMCG preferred).
• BCom Degree - Financial / Accounting.
• CA or CIMA would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support decisions around promotions and work with Operations on accruals.
• Manage investments behind channels/categories/activities/customers.
• Partner with account teams to monitor performance and forecast changes.
• Communicate and manage targets and spend, attendance at business reviews.
• Develop customer investment plans and drive implementation; manage debtors and resolve deductions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Governance

Education

BCom Degree - Financial / Accounting

CA or CIMA would be highly advantageous

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Commercial Finance Business Partner - Modern Trade

Unilever is currently hiring for Commercial Finance Business Partner: Modern Trade
Function: Commercial Finance Business Partner
Reports to: Finance Manager
Scope: Southern Africa
Location: Durban/ Johannesburg
Terms & Conditions: Full time
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
The Finance controlling process for the Commercial Finance (CD - Customer Development) function, is owned & continuously improved by the Finance Business partner.
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. If you are able to drive CD performance management and processes (e.g. forecasting, controls) and continuously optimise information and analytics then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Support decisions around CD promotions and work with CD Operations around accruals
Ensure right level of investments behind channels / categories / activities / customers
Partner with CD account teams to manage performance (e.g. changes in forecast) in a standardised way across all accounts & channels, support initiatives to close gaps, intervene where required, mitigate risks and deliver opportunities (attend business review meetings by exception)
Communicate & manage account targets (growth & Trade Terms Spend (TTS))
Help develop customer investment plans and drive these through to implementation
Support with management of debtors and customer overdue's
Help to resolve key issues around claims and aged deductions
Engage with the Order to Cash team in the Multi Country Operation to ensure transactional & balance sheet issues are resolved in an optimal way
Assist and intervene in CD finance controlling processes including accrual reviews, aged deduction management, preparation and posting of judgemental TTS accruals
Evaluate the feasibility and return on promotional plans
Analyse and present results on a monthly basis to relevant Business Partner teams with insight
Support CD operations in daily activities whenever finance expertise is required
Analysis pre- and post- evaluation activities and application of learnings in future promotions, results of plan vs actual variances and establishment of learning sjointly with account teams
Forecasting done by category by customer
Drive TTS savings agenda
Monitoring, analysis, control and forecasting of contractual spend
Drive the Controls within the CDF Function
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Experiences & Qualifications
+ 3 - 5 years Commercial Finance experience (FMCG industry preferred)
+ BCom Degree - Financial / Accounting
+ CA or CIMA would be highly advantageous
Skills
+ Advanced Excel, Strong SAP & Powerpoint skills & knowledge, strong analytical & governance skills
Leadership
+ You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others - both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
+ As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
Unilever Behaviors
+ Care Deeply: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people's growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don't win.
+ Focus on What Counts: We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.
+ Stay Three Steps Ahead: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident - anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.
+ Deliver with Excellence: We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account - always finding a way to do what we said we will do.
Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build