Supply Chain Analyst

The Heineken Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to act as a business partner for Site Production teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial data integrity and management reporting, alongside developing financial competencies within the team. Required qualifications include a BCom in Accounting and at least 3 years of management accounting experience, ideally within FMCG. The role involves adhering to financial policies and engaging in cross-site audits.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Management Accounting.
• FMCG experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate financial data and ensure its integrity.
• Prepare and analyze monthly results and management reports.
• Support business planning cycles and decision making.

Skills

Management Accounting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BCom Accounting

CIMA / BCom Accounting Honours

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Finance ManagerJob Grade : 10Location : SpringsFunction : FinanceSub Function : Finance SC ManufacturingType of Contract : PermanentReference Number : Closing Date : 06 / 01 /

Purpose

Be a first-class business partner for the Site Production teams by generating and collating financial data, ensure integrity of financial data.

Identify and access performance and risks and take or recommend business decisions and actions for the relevant business unit (PP&l, Cellars and Packaging)to assist and enable fact-based decision making and product and operating cost management.

Be the guardian of HEINEKEN assets and reputation through improved financial controls, managed financial risks and clear & transparent information on business performance.

Key responsibilities

Be a co-pilot to Site Production teams in decision making through solicited and unsolicited advice based on financial analysis and in-depth knowledge of business operations.

Support the business planning cycle of the Site (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates).

Prepare and critically analyse monthly results and deliver timely management reports which include commentaries, KPIs, graphs, internal / external insights and / or benchmarks.

Manage and assess business unit performance against standards including : OEE, O / T, costing standards, Routing on SAP and recommend performance improvement or standards adjustment

Analyse and report on weekly and monthly production order variances, provide early warnings on deviations, advise on corrective / mitigating actions; review loss trends; ensure that the production Bill of Materials are correct and up to date.

Ensure reliability & integrity of accounting records (accounts and cost centres) and financial information (P&L and balance sheet) through regular controls and financial awareness of functions.

Ensure short-term interval controls are effective.

Continuously review site financial control processes and identify possible risk.

Propose and implement solutions / controls to strengthen control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Perform monthly audits to ensure adherence to internal control principles and assist in stock verification as and when required.

Support business unit to ensure adherence to financial control policies (financial, IT and materials) and procedures and good corporate governance principles & practices.

Adhere to Excise policies and procedures and ensure documentation and administration is suitably maintained.

Ensure adherence and provide necessary support to the capital expenditure process as well as ensuring validity and accuracy of the asset register.

Involved in stock management and assist withstock takes, identification of slow moving and obsolete stock.

Escalate to management team any stock risks.

Participate in cross site audits and stock takes.

Develop level 2 & 3 management financial competencies / capability in business unit.

Education & Experience

BCom Accounting or equivalent qualificationcompleted.

CIMA / BCom Accounting honours advantages.

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the area of Management Accounting and / or Controlling, ideally in Supply Chain.

FMCG experience advantageous.

Intellectual curiosity and ability to search out facts without prior process / guidance.

Passion for delivering result, take ownership and translating insights into concise practical plans.

Strong interpersonal / communication / influencing skills to challenge and win support and drive decision making.

Excellent team player with strong oral and written communication skills.

High level of cross functional cooperation : effectively partnering with various teams.

Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Drive for improvements and changes.

Sound knowledge of MS office and SAP with specific importance to manufacturing.

Ability to prepare simple / medium complexity business cases and models.

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.