Financial Analyst at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities    

• Analysis and interpretation of all elements of the financial operating result of the Brand, encompassing turnover, incentives, direct costs, overheads, other income and expenses.
• Preparation and analysis of all financial information with regards to the actual result, forecast, budget, planning round, financial reporting (local & AG) and product evaluations / profitability. This would include, forecast input meeting input, Brand Meetings , PMM meetings, Finance Review Meetings, Head Office reporting and requests and all other relevant ad-hoc reporting requirements as they may arise.
• Providing assistance and coordination in implementation and analysis of strategies and initiatives entered into by the Brandtogether with the financial implications these have on the NSO.
• Ensure compliance by the Brand in respect of financial tasks, directives, initiatives and reporting as imposed by the Head Office.
• Ensure meetings for corporate NSO financial forums are set up and Vorlage are timeously issued.
• Preparation of Vorlage for bi-annual NSO Business review meeting with local BOM and Group Board members for the Brand.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of cost information for incorporation in the corporate budgets and medium term planning
• Coordination, analysis and assessment of various strategic projects and the interpretation of the results and impact on the NSO.
• Project management of automation of key NSO Controlling processes in support of the digitalisation strategy of the Finance division.
• Support the identification of process optimisation opportunities for NSO Controlling and plan, project manage and implement system solutions.
• Product evaluations of new models, options etc to determine profitability impact on financial result
• Euro cost negotiation planning, implementation and checks to ensure financial result is within pre-defined corridor
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of projects.

Education and Experience    

• A recognized 3 year National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Financial Management/ Accounting. 
• A post-graduate qualification / Honours degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Management will be preferred.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience gained in the motor industry in the fields of finance and marketing.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements    
ESSENTIAL:

• Sound understanding of financial principles.
• Project development and implementation experience. 
• Analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work accurately with financial detail - critical.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Be innovative, resourceful and action-orientated 
• Ability to work on own initiative and take accountability for own actions
• A team player, yet be able to work and manage own output independently to meet high quality standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines
• Excellent end-user computer proficiency with comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint

Closing Date    
2023/05/16