Jr Commercial Analyst

Essential dutiesProvide analysis, modelling and insights to support decision making, plan and implement agreed strategic and operational initiativesInvolvement and provision of sound commercial advice to Sales teams in key dealsCommercial input into various operational activities such as forecasts, campaigns,Product / category end to end profitability view and managementIdentification and resolution of gaps in reportsContribute to achieving business goalTrack revenue reports and compare with Daily sales reportResolve Queries from internal stakeholders around the P&LLiaise with logistics, order admin, sales, product planning & project team to bring together weekly forecast reportReview & consolidate forecast reports with commercial analysisIdentify and/or assists with the rectification of any incidental operating issues to ensure the best possible performance of the division.Remain up to date with developments in management accounting and financial techniques relevant to the division and recommend changes as appropriateReview Monthly & Year To Date P&L against the forecast, Budget & Last yearIdentify gaps and risks and work on resolutionEnsure that a full analysis of the result is completed in accordance with F&A timetables and objectives. This include: reviewing all SG&A expenses for variance to budgets and prior year for cost centresDocument the results of this analysis to assist in the presentation of monthly results to the Director and SLTMonth end close procedures such as journals, accruals etc to be completed accurately and on time.Reconcile key marketing and other expense accounts monthly.Liaise with Finance & Accounting to ensure correct coding and timing of all divisional expenses.Liaise with business controllers, Cost centre managers and relevant staff from other divisions to obtain sufficient information to support the business analysis.Continually monitor ways to improve both the context and the presentation of results and analysis, excluding reviewing current and new reporting toolsLiaise with the F&A to ensure actual results accurately reflect monthly performance and significant items in the month are identified to ensure appropriate treatmentBudgetingAssist with the development, preparation and implementation of annual, quarterly budgets and forecastingAll budget data to be collected, collated, reported on and entered into the systems correctly and on time.Ensure budgets and forecasts are prepared in accordance with agreed guidelines and timeframes.Undertake detailed analysis of budget data received from divisions and subsidiaries for reasonableness, obtaining explanations for variances and inconsistencies identified and reporting significant changes with meaningful explanations.Ensure treatment in budget preparation is consistent with treatment of actual itemsQualifications And ExperienceMinimum of 3 years relevant professional experienceTertiary qualifications in Accounting/Business studies.Qualified/Part qualified CA or CPAProven experience in a time critical analytical role (ability to meet strict deadlines)Experience of TM1, Microsoft Access, & Salesforce highly desirableAdvanced Excel skills.Possess commercial financial experience, with an understanding of financial accounting systems, administration and key governance issues.Strong management accounting skills, ability to maintain good audit trails, cost accounting, documentation skills and high standards of professionalism with what you do.Excellent communication skills (assertiveness/confidence)