Job Description

About the job

To assume financial responsibilities for Topline at Danone Southern Africa. The Topline Controller will be actively involved in steering financial growth and stability by maintaining accurate records of Net Sales & Topline Investment activities as well as forecasting for these activities. The Controller will also lead the function on corporate governance with regards to accrual/spend management & deal assessment.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Financial Management

Support and challenge the business through in a financial view (Controlling & Performance Improvement) Month end closing for Revenue Working as part of the commercial management team to ensure that it delivers its financial targets and that all financial issues and risks are quickly identified and addressed Monitor and manage the revenue accounting systems and related policy and procedures. This includes the setting of budgets, variance analysis, deal accuracy, internal controls, ERP system integrity, etc Provide leadership in driving the Topline Financial Results including monitoring and assessing the business's performance improvement plans Participate in the ongoing business management by providing counsel to the Commercial Leadership Team and other business managers relating to revenue controls and improvement activities Manage and execute special projects as assigned by the Head of Topline Controlling and/or Finance Director

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Financial follow-up of revenue management Build revenue budget/estimates Deliver annual & adhoc revenue investment scenarios Monitor the performance vs budget / YA Critical evaluation of revenue investment spend, actual spend vs. budget management and post-evaluation assessment. Budgeting and reporting against budgeted results Support Annual external audit preparation as well internal audits

Financial Analysis

To ensure the integrity of Financial reporting of Revenue Analyze the financial impact of different strategies within different channels/for different product groups/etc. Support in all financial activities, including insightful evaluation and reporting; actual results and KPI reporting; forecasting and budgeting; project evaluation; investment control and document flow Direct and assist in the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements including related financial analysis. This includes the annual budget, forecasts, and management reporting

Integration

Ensuring that CBU and Group are supplied with timely and accurate financial information Drive Corporate governance within revenue management Strengthen and support the control environment and compliance activities to safeguard the business. Ensure the implementation of the financial policies and procedures of the corporation Develop strong working relationships with staff, peers, and senior management

Leadership and Management

To lead, develop and support commercial team with financial reporting and corporate governance Develop direct reports/junior talent for future readiness of larger roles within CBU finance
About you

KEY REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Qualification(s)

B Comm and minimum 5 years relevant experience in FMCG environment. At least 2 years thereof within a leadership role in Commercial Finance

Experience and Skills

Good communication skills (verbal as well as written) as well as influencing skills Ability to manage people and their expectations. Ability to develop junior talent into readiness for future roles Sound computer literacy Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to learn Strong financial acumen with ability to assess the financial implications of decisions Strong Analytical, interpretative and investigative skills Information System oriented Drive and ambition Solid SAP experiences using FI/CO/MM modules

About us

Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it's up to you.

Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities. You'll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet one health BY You. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.





We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner's potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone's potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.