Commercial Financial Controller

Our leading FMCG client is looking for a Commercial Financial Controller who will focus on managing and analyzing the financial aspects of trade spend, pricing, and revenue management within a commercial environment. Summary: As a Commercial Financial Controller , the focus will be on financial decision-making to drive profitability, cost optimization, and revenue growth, particularly through managing trade spend, pricing, and promotional strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical, process-oriented skills, and be able to communicate financial insights effectively to influence business strategies. They should also have a deep understanding of FMCG or manufacturing financial practices and relevant qualifications. Key Responsibilities: Financial Forecasting & Gap Analysis: Support the PS&OP (Sales, Operations, and Planning) forecasting process by analyzing income statements, working capital forecasts, and focusing on trade spend, pricing, and revenue growth. Management Accounts & Variance Analysis: Produce monthly management accounts and conduct variance analysis, especially focusing on trade spend, pricing, and product profitability. Budget Management: Oversee the annual budget process, ensuring alignment with revenue, margin, and cost optimization strategies. Decision-Making Reports: Provide essential reports for decision-making, such as product profitability analysis, trade spend efficiency, and post-project appraisals. Trade Spend & Discounting Efficiency: Continuously review accounting practices around trade spend, discounting, and promotional activities to enhance profitability. Costing & Trade Spend Feasibility: Assess product costings and trade spend feasibility monthly and on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring alignment with revenue and margin goals. Financial Policy Development: Develop cost-effective financial policies, focusing on trade spend management and risk mitigation. Compliance & Financial Best Practices: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices to drive commercial outcomes. Lead Ad Hoc Projects: Manage special projects related to trade spend, pricing strategies, and revenue growth. Ideal Competencies: Analytical Thinking: Strong at converting complex commercial scenarios (pricing, trade spend, discounting) into clear financial implications, enabling informed decision-making. Process Orientation: Continually review and improve financial processes, especially around trade spend and revenue management, applying a commercial lens. Continuous Improvement: Focus on optimizing net revenue and margin growth through innovative financial analysis and process improvements. Effective Communication: Deliver precise financial analysis and provide commercially driven insights to influence positive business decisions. Proactive and Driven: A self-starter who is energized to take on challenges and contribute to the commercial success and profitability of the business. Preferred Experience: Qualifications: CIMA ADV DIP MA or CA(SA) qualification is preferred. Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a management accountant within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Software Experience: Experience in working with business management and accounting software.

Location: eThekwini, ZA

Posted Date: 1/9/2025