Senior Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis

•                    Midrand - Johannesburg

Overview:

The purpose of this role is to partner with the Sales Managers in Africa to drive Net Sales growth, Optimize Trade Spending and increase profitability by close P&L analysis, pre and post promo analysis (ROI) and customer profitability tracking.

Responsibilities:

• Lead yearly budgeting process
• Lead monthly S&OP process
• Lead trade spending (including returns/remnants) optimization with close controls and a structured ROI analysis, in line with global and cluster policies. Reconciliation of trade deal accounts on a monthly  basis.
• Lead month-end closing for trade spending actuals and accruals, in coordination with SSC Customer Finance Team (AR, CAT, Rebates teams), report risks and opportunities to Sales and FP&A manager
• Audit: Deliver necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Overall P&L ownership

Experience you’ll bring:

• 2-3 years of commercial finance experience, preferably in FMCG sector
• Efficiently managing, influencing & partnering with key stakeholders, especially that some are cross country
• Ability to implement and enforce internal controls

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Has Problem Solving skills and managing difficult situations
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong Computer skills, Microsoft Office, SAP, BPC 

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay incl Profit Share
• Other exciting benefits

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.