Accountant Commercial Finance

Job Purpose

• To ensure accurate preparation, collection, recording, and analysis of sales-related information to provide Premier Sales Team with data-driven insights that support informed decisions, sustainable growth in margin, price and profitability, and shared customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate and timely pricing, margin, and ad hoc analytical reports to the Sales team.
• Establishing and maintaining commercial dealing parameters (base, cycle, and promotional pricing) through a strong understanding of cost drivers and margin expectations.
• Assisting with the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets, including volume and margin forecasts.
• Monitoring and analysing all Selling and Distribution cost categories.
• Ensuring pricing structures and promotional activities are accurately maintained within the ERP system to prevent margin leakage.
• Reporting monthly on the margin impact of pricing claims and distributor claim-backs.
• Analysing low-margin products, customers, and channels, and providing recommendations to improve profitability.
• Developing a thorough understanding of the value chain and its impact on consumer shelf pricing.
• Providing EXCO and management teams with timely, accurate, and meaningful commercial performance insights.
• Delivering financial analysis at product, customer, and channel level to support strategic decision-making.
• Reviewing New Product Development (NPD) feasibility documents for financial accuracy and commercial viability.
• Provide financial expertise and analytical support for ad hoc commercial projects and business initiatives as required. Participate actively in Commercial Finance INVOCOM forums and team initiatives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Share best practices and support cross-functional learning.
• Demonstrate collaboration, accountability, and commitment to team success.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across functions.
• Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and customer-focused approach in all interactions.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting (Essential), Honours degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Experience Requirements

• Management accountant or Cost Accountant with FMCG industry experience 3-5 years
• Experience within the FMCG industry (Sales & Marketing focus) 3-5 years
• Data analytic Experience 3-5 years
• Additional experience in a leadership or supervisory role 3-5 years

Key Outputs

• Financial Analysis Tools (Essential)
• Commercial Finance Analysis (Essential)
• Working knowledge of MS Office - Excel (Essential)
• Financial Systems and Software (Essential)
• Regulatory Compliance understanding (Essential)
• Analytical Skills and Reporting Skills (Essential)
• Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills (Essential)
• Time Management (Essential)
• ERP Software Proficiency (GP) (Essential)