Category Finance Manager - Johannesburg at Reckitt

Your responsibilities

In summary, you'll:

• Review and Close Monthly P&L ensuring full and accurate reporting of Balance Sheet and P&L by Brand; analyzing Spend by Brand to communicate and challenge variance to Budget/ Last Year;
• Closing & Reporting the month end P&L by Brand analysing Net Revenue/ Gross Margin by Brand to communicate and challenge variance to Budget/ Last Year.
• Manage Marketing spend in line with Budget challenging the relevant budget holders to deliver Budget P&L and appropriate ROI on investments;
• Track and control Bonus Pack/ Sample spend to be within Budget; 
• Ensure robust internal control processes are in place on Marketing Spend, enforcing NO PO/ NO PAY policy ensuring all activities authorized pre commencement.
• Provide timely and accurate month end reporting packs with insightful analysis
• Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions.
• Partner directly with the local and area finance teams to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.
• Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
• Work on projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization.

The experience we're looking for

• CA / CIMA or ACA qualified. Min 2 year qualified
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles
• Experience developing financial reports and metrics
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication
• Well rounded experience in both Supply and Commercial
• Proven track record of inspiring change or implementation of new ideas
• Clear understanding of various business processes