Introduction
We are looking to recruit a permanent Finance Manager – Operations to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will operationally report to the Head of Finance & Procurement.
Job description
Main Purpose of the Job:
To enhance the financial health of the organisation through financial and risk management activities, adhering to financial and budget requirements, informing process and financial decisions and ensuring legal compliance to OH&S regulations, planning and coordination of commercial financial support and strategic direction for UPD Operations aligned to the group’s governance framework.
Objectives
• To provide strategic direction for UPD Operations nationally, from a finance perspective, focusing on data and insights and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• To develop strong business partnerships through which business objectives and overall budget adherence is achieved in an environment of transparent business dealings
• To support the business in making informed decisions by producing, distributing and presenting monthly, quarterly and annual financial information
• To ensure that accurate reports are timeously produced, analysed and distributed to the various business units with variances and corrective measures highlighted; and further to ensure that such corrective actions are implemented, and monitored
• To support the business during the planning and forecasting processes ensuring that risks and opportunities are well balanced
• To manage the Operations finance team to ensure the achievement of business objectives and a high quality work through a highly engaged and motivated team
• To promote efficiency, productivity and profitability in all areas of the business by ensuring efficient use and protection of company assets
• To provide financial simulations and assist in the development of business cases and feasibility for new projects.
• To improve profitability, better financial controls and deliver the required and agreed financial objectives by developing and implementing strategies that allow Operations to function with increased efficiency
• To manage transport, labour and fulfilment SLA’s to ensure efficient delivery of service.
• To ensure compliance and achievement of budgets of UPD Operations by creating reports, scorecards and processes which will improve controls and overall efficiency
• To support the UPD Operations functions in meeting its strategies though the development of new revenue and cost saving initiatives
• To seek and identify opportunities to generate additional profit and enhance new revenue growth through the effective engagement with suppliers
• To prevent corporate and reputational risk in UPD Operations through the development and implementation of a national strategy to reduce inventory at all Distribution Centres
• To develop and implement a national strategy to reduce Health and Safety risks across all Distribution Centres
• To develop business processes which will lead to greater efficiency
• To inform management decisions and drive profitability UPD Operations through identifying opportunities in different projects, in conjunction with the Head of Operations
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly analytical and very skilled individual
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Management and development of various costing models
• Business process knowledge
• Risk management knowledge
• Good communication and presentation skills
• IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge, familiarity with any ERP system and any integrated business analysis tool is a strong plus (SAP / BI)
• Flexible and a team player
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment
Competencies:
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Working with People
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Learning and Researching
• Ability to travel
Minimum requirements
Education:
• B. Com Degree (Essential)
• CIMA or CA qualification (Desirable)
Experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry in a JSE Listed company
Application Process:
We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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