Manager – FP&A, IMETA

Boksburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .Job DescriptionCHEP is currently seeking a seasoned FP&A Manager to join the team. The role will be based in Gauteng.The position is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager – FP&A IMETA in managing, driving, and executing all FP&A-related activities within the region, including but not limited to long-term planning, Annual Budgeting, Forecasting, Standard & Group Reporting, Projects and other Business Support & Analysis activities as required. The position will focus on executing standard processes whilst partnering up with relevant business units, based on maintaining internal service levels, whilst conforming to global requirements.To be successful in this role the FP&A Manager will need to have a solid understanding of multiple currencies, countries, and complex supply chains. In addition, they will need to be a seasoned leader who can effectively manage a team of direct reports and senior leadership.Financial Planning, Reporting and Analytics:

Manage the delivery of financial & statistical reporting and information to key stakeholders that meets quality standards; is relevant, accurate and reliable; distributed timeously and maintains the confidentiality and integrity of all information published.
Maintain the relevance of Management Information through the regular assessment of existing methodology for reasonability and institute measures to identify deviations. Define new methodology to meet new requirements and manage transparency through the accurate documentation and communication of relevant methodology or change in standard, to key business stakeholders, where applicable.
Drive the planning, coordination, and execution of other Business Support and analysis activities to efficiently serve internal customers. This will include data analytics that provides insights to better understand costs drivers & trends to support and facilitate business decision-making.
Drive the delivery and execution of business reporting activities including Group consolidations, both regional and global, relative to monthly Business Performance Reviews (BPR), Annual Budgets and strategic Planning, Quarterly Reviews, and Flash reporting, whilst conforming to internal & external service level standards, and within the group reporting timelines. Effective partnering with key stakeholders to maintain adherence and compliance to reporting plans and timelines, whilst managing transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness to achieve the desired goals.
Control, lead, and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of the Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Forecasting processes to provide performance and financial targets, driving input, delivery, and contribution from all departments to a robust forecast and budget that meets the Group’s growth and profitability targets.
Supports the production of long-term planning to provide a robust and timely Strategic Plan.
Drive the FP&A outputs through the implementation and application of standard tools and processes to simplify operations and facilitate best practice sharing across the business.

Finance Systems:

Function at an “Expert User” level for all FP&A systems including systems training to all end users utilising FP&A related systems.
Lead UAT and regression testing for any FP&A system changes, upgrades, maintenance, and enhancements.

Other:

Project manage the delivery of all FP&A related projects & process improvement initiatives.
Control planning & reporting activities through the setup of robust timetables, action plans & trackers to manage workflow and performance for all planning and reporting related activities.
Maintain business continuity policies through the documentation of assumptions, procedures, the creation of SOP’s & user guides including the communication of relevant methodology to the business where appropriate.
Manage the performance of the FP&A team output by formulating clear performance objectives and plans together with fair measurement criteria, to deliver the required standards of service excellence.
Internal and External Customer Satisfaction
Accuracy, timing and presentation of information.
The quality of spelling, grammar and formatting of information presented.
The quality of insight and commentary on the financial results and performance within the market(s)
The level of forecast and budget accuracy and/or the achievement of the BU budget and forecast within the market under responsibility.
The % standard tools, processes and metrics developed and adopted within the market(s).
Achievement of task delivery within agreed scope, schedule and quality.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree and Honours in Finance/Accounting or in a relevant finance technical discipline.
Advantageous – CIMA or CMA qualified Management Accountant
7-10 years+ in Finance (Management Accounting & Financial Accounting)
Preference will be given to candidates having previous experience in the FP&A discipline at a management level for a large multi-national company.
Strong experience in planning, coordinating and driving Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting within a large multinational and Budget/Forecast methodologies.
Strong experience with constructing Business Performance Review / Management Reporting packs independently and across complex business operations and working environments.
Strong experience with consolidating reporting packs independently and across complex business operations and working environments, specifically Africa, India, Turkey and Middle East.
Strong understanding of Supply Chain and Commercial Finance processes with good business acumen around these disciplines.
Development and use of KPI’s Dashboards, Metrics and other Financial Reporting tools
Expert user of MS Excel advanced and MS PowerPoint
Highly skilled in data manipulation, interpretation and analytics/insights.
Finance Systems implementation (advantageous)
Proven track record with project management of systems implementation, process improvements or projects.
Proven track record in the effective management of teams to deliver high performance outputs
Solid experience in understanding Standard/Activity Based Costing.

Skills and Knowledge

Computerised Information Systems
Advanced Excel – incl. Pivot Tables & linked files (non-negotiable)
Advanced PowerPoint (non-negotiable)
Excellent oral and written English skills essential
SharePoint
Business Warehouse (as a super user would be advantageous)
Budget Planning and Forecasting Methods
SAP
HFM Enterprise Oracle (advantageous)
SAP Analytics Cloud (advantageous)

Preferred EducationDegree and equivalent - Accounting, Degree and equivalent - FinancePreferred Level of Work Experience7 - 10 yearsHybrid RemoteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.

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