Job Description

Your Tasks
Job Purpose:
This role supports the 7 Categories within 3 Brand Clusters of Beiersdorf Southern Africa. The Category FP&A Manager drives Market Share, Net Sales, and Margin II growth in PC, SC, Derma & Health by steering short- to medium-term tactical decisions (0-18 months) and supporting strategic development.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Performance Steering:

• Analyze and present brand-category performance; challenge decisions to ensure delivery of results.
• Support innovation business cases by challenging pricing, volumes, and assumptions.
• Provide insight during monthly S&OP cycles and support updates to the Executive Team.
• Ensure DC commitments are accurate and align with FD direction.
• Lead the delivery of financial forecasting, including communication, timelines, and data.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, annual, and 18-month plans by cross-functional collaboration and risk/opportunity analysis.
• Ensure sound assumptions, accurate estimates, and correct financial classifications.

Financial Analysis & Modelling:

• Interpret financial data, identify trends/variances, and generate decision-support insights.
• Build and maintain complex models for forecasting, scenario planning, and SoI/Balance Sheet forecasting.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and assess risks through scenario modeling.

Collaboration:

• Maintain awareness of each Category's financial position and facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Partner with various functions to align financial planning with strategic goals.

Pricing, Promotions & TTC Budget:

• Support portfolio pricing strategy with data-driven insights.
• Lead price increase planning to achieve profit targets efficiently.
• Aid S&CM in budgeting promotional and Co-op investments (TTC) for optimal ROI.

Assortment:

• Drive assortment reviews to maximize sales through a streamlined product portfolio.
• Use internal/external data (e.g., Nielsen) to assess product performance and strategic value.
• Define clear thresholds for category assortment and coordinate cross-functional review sessions.
• Follow through on actions to maintain efficient assortment management.

Reporting & Communication:

• Deliver insights on business performance and communicate financial implications at all levels.
• Structure analysis to clearly address business questions and simplify complex issues.
• Prepare management presentations for budgets, variance reporting, and forecasts.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and execute process enhancements for FP&A accuracy and efficiency.
• Align improvements with global standards; lead projects to boost data analytics and decision-making.

Risk Management:

• Assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the Group's Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Your Profile
1) Reporting to Finance Director - Southern Africa
2) Candidate Requirements - Education - CA(SA)/CGMA/ACCA with over 10 years post qualification experience
3) Experience in global FMCG environment advantageous
4) Prior experience in planning and forecasting role
5) Proficiency in building and maintaining complex financial models.
6) Skills
a) Computer literate i.e. proficient in Microsoft office (Advanced Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
b) Proficiency in financial software and systems, such as Excel and SAP
7) Abilities
a) Composure under pressure and experience of managing in challenging and pressured circumstances
b) Strong ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
c) Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles with the ability to make sense of complex and high quantity information.
d) Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.
e) Ability to clearly communicate financial information and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
f) Strong oral & written communication
g) Outstanding report and presentation drafting skills
h) Excellent stakeholder management skills
i) Ability to exert strong influence in cross-functional team setup
j) Proven people management skills
k) Accountability and Problem solving
At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Additional information
Your responsible recruiter is Akash Sharma. Please apply online via the Beiersdorf Intranet until 10th May, 2025.