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Senior Aanlyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

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SC Johnson

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You need 2-3 years in commercial finance (FMCG preferred), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and BPC.
  • You will lead budgeting, S&OP, and trade spending optimization, manage month-end closing, handle audits, and ensure overall P&L ownership while coordinating with finance teams.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of commercial finance experience, preferably in FMCG sector
  • Efficiently managing, influencing & partnering with key stakeholders, especially that some are cross country
  • Ability to implement and enforce internal controls
  • Has Problem Solving skills and managing difficult situations
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Strong Computer skills, Microsoft Office, SAP, BPC

Responsibilities

  • Lead yearly budgeting process
  • Lead monthly S&OP process
  • Lead trade spending (including returns/remnants) optimization with close controls and a structured ROI analysis, in line with global and cluster policies. Reconciliation of trade deal accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Lead month-end closing for trade spending actuals and accruals, in coordination with SSC Customer Finance Team (AR, CAT, Rebates teams), report risks and opportunities to Sales and FP&A manager
  • Audit: Deliver necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits
  • Overall P&L ownership

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis position?

The position is located in Midrand, Johannesburg.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Analyst role?

The main responsibilities include leading the yearly budgeting process, monthly S&OP process, optimizing trade spending, month-end closing for trade spending actuals, auditing documentation, and overall P&L ownership.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 2-3 years of commercial finance experience is required, preferably in the FMCG sector.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include problem-solving, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and BPC.

Is experience in managing stakeholders important for this role?

Yes, efficiently managing, influencing, and partnering with key stakeholders, especially across countries, is important.

Are there any specific software tools that candidates should be familiar with?

Candidates should have strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, SAP, and BPC.

What benefits are offered for this position?

The position offers competitive pay including profit share and other exciting benefits.

What type of company is SC Johnson?

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company that has been operating for over 130 years, building well-known brands and making a positive impact on the world.

How does SC Johnson approach inclusion and diversity?

SC Johnson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive, and actively works on initiatives to attract, hire, and retain diverse talent.

Is there a specific focus on internal controls in this role?

Yes, the ability to implement and enforce internal controls is a requirement for the position.

A family company at work for a better world™.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1886
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re SC Johnson, a family company at work for a better world™. We are a leading manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control, shoe care and professional products. SC Johnson’s high-quality products and iconic brands include OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s® Clean Day, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more, and are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide. We’re a fifth-generation, family-owned and led company with 13,000 employees and operations in 70 countries. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, we believe that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn't just possible – it's our responsibility. SC Johnson includes both SC Johnson Professional, providing solutions to healthcare, industrial and institutional markets, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands, a growing house of like-minded brands working together for bold, transformative growth.