Job Description

The Role

The role is expected to serve as a commercial strategist, data-driven and digital enabler to unlock growth and improve business performance across the RTT divisions.

Duties

Participate as a member of the Finance Leadership team and contribute to the development of group financial strategy, methodologies, technologies, practices, policies and processes. Provide financial support and guidance to the business, by developing processes, tools, reports and criteria, to ensure all activities and investments have a positive ROI and they are expensed according with approved Budget and under proper internal control environment. Ensure that the financial divisional structure for the division is developed, resourced, and optimised to execute against the strategy and divisional requirements. Optimise, execute, monitor & control business operations through (but not limited to) implementing all agreed SOPs, governance practices for financial controls and levels of authority, and achieving specific financial KPIs i.e. adherence to processes detailed in SOP's, cost control in line with agreed capex / budget / volumes, cash flow management, adherence to LOA, favourable results against SMART GOALS Continuous improvement in outputs through adherence to SOP's, governance protocols and regular reviews of processes, including use of technology / automation Compile an operational or business area budget/or forecast aligned with the delivery plans, and ensure the implementation and monitoring of financial controls, management of costs and corporate governance to optimise cost savings and/or profit margins. Contribute to the development and implementation of effective pricing strategies through providing key financial information and insights to client profitability, cost to serve and profitability metrics. Continuously evaluate and evolve financial and commercial capabilities and management information system (MIS) to support effective control and decision making i.e. management & accuracy of Dashboards. Partner effectively with operational, sales and other team members to ensure correct Commercial and Financial outcomes are achieved on a daily, weekly and annual basis. Provide key insights to support the RTT business review process and take corrective actions to ensure the successful achievement of targets.
Drive continuous improvement within area of accountability whilst ensuring compliance to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements such as IMS, Pharma etc
Ensure active communications within finance teams and drive a high performing, service orientated and collaborative culture in division, between divisions, and support functions Develop a highly skilled and engaged workforce within the functional area through the effective selection, onboarding, development and management of talent. Develop reports, dashboards to assist management in decision management and KPI measurement. Translate business data into actionable insights using dashboards and predictive analytics." Own the financial forecasting, reporting, and performance management cycles with accountability for accuracy, agility, and stakeholder influence

Skills and Experience

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, Economics or related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance

1 years' experience in a middle management role preferred

Previous experience in logistics industry preferred



Proficiency in MS Office

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of the logistics industry

Data management, Financial Statement understanding, Financial Modelling, Familiarity with quantitative methods is a plus.

Strong, progressive and consistent track record from business partnering environment will have strong added advantage.

Proficiency in Oracle preferred

Other

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical skills Strong multitasking skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong presentation skills Good leadership and management skills People management Communication skills Time management i.e. deadlines Financial acumen Attention to detail Presentation skills Analytical ability Problem solving ability Ability to implement effectively and efficiently

Ability to work under pressure Ability to be a team player but work independently Detail consciousness Effective leader Ability to make decisions based on analysis and research Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills Customer focused yet solution/delivery focused Exceptional self-motivation, energy and drive


Job Reference: RTT72666