New Jobs at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Functional Areas:

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of our products, capabilities, and capacity together with the needs and requirements of our customers to align these optimally and build a prosperous business relationship.
• Market and Trends Research as well as Category Analysis.
• Compilation of Category Reviews per division per key customer.
• Cross division and departmental liaison.
• Manage support functions to ensure customer needs are met (e.g., NPD, Procurement, QA, Operations)
• Execute a thorough and consistent communication plan both internally & externally, strengthening and building a great customer relationship through efficiency, trust, reliability, and mutual respect.
• Instrumental role in building on the catalogue of existing customer base.
• Support all tasks aimed at Business development.
• Maintain margin by monitoring of costs and pricing, together with Cost accountants.
• Assist in developing and implementing sales and customer growth plans, strategies, and action plans.
• Work internally with supply chain/operations to ensure optimum stock availability.

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Degree in Sales/Marketing, Consumer Science or similar.
• 2-3 years relevant work experience.
• A maximum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG environment.

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Key Functional Duties:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and comprehensive financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Implement and maintain financial models to assess and project the company's financial performance.
• Assist in identifying risks and the management there of

Management Reporting:

• Generate timely and accurate financial reports for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
• Provide insightful commentary on financial results, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.

Cost Management:

• Analyse and control costs across various departments, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop and monitor key cost drivers.

Financial Accounting and Compliance:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Strategic Advisory:

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial implications of proposed projects and investments.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the entity, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in streamlining entity processes and systems to support evolving business needs.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities to ensure the team's continuous growth.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CIMA qualified.
• 5+ years proven experience in a similar role.