Commercial Finance Analyst (Supply Chain) page is loaded## Commercial Finance Analyst (Supply Chain)locations: Cape Towntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR **Position Purpose**To be the Finance Business Partner to the supply chain team. To provide financial insights on supply chain activities and support decision making within the area. Conduct on-going performance analysis; provide recommendations and guidance for profitable growth. To lead the implementation of the non-financial reporting efforts at Lindt South Africa.* To maintain product costs and controlling related master data within SAP.* To prepare operations related reports and analysis including cost of goods calculation, inventory and distribution accounting for both Retail and Wholesale.* To coordinate, implement and lead Non-Financial Reporting within Lindt South Africa. Implement updated regulatory and reporting requirements partnering with the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller.**Key Responsibilities:****Supply Chain (80%)**COGS* Maintain integrity of standard costs in the ERP system, including annual review of all standard costs.* Maintain integrity of controlling related master data in the ERP.* Assist with the set-up of new items in the ERP and the NPD (New Product Development) Process.* Support the Head of Commercial Finance for the annual strategic plan, budget process, and April and August revisions to financial estimates for COGS.* Support the Head of Commercial Finance for Monthly Review of COGS variance (PPV, efficiency and over or under absorption).Supply Chain* Provide support and analyze operating expenses of the Supply Chain function.* Assist the budget process from preparation to implementation for the Supply Chain function, including Distribution, Operating Expense, 3rd party purchases and subcontracting (co-packing).Internal Reporting* Ad-hoc support and assistance to finance / controlling team.* Back-up support for TAGETIK reporting and month-end closing procedures.* Prepare monthly COGS variance analysis and other Supply Chain related reports.Commercial Support* Coordinate with Marketing and Operations costing simulations as part of the NPD (New Product Development) Process.* Support business case presentation for Supply Chain projects.* Assist with ad-hoc Business Analysis and Commercial Support as and when needed.**Non-Financial Reporting (20%)**Strong involvement and local lead of Non-Financial Reporting* Define and implement the non-financial reporting process at Lindt South Africa in close collaboration with Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller.* Responsible to inform about / forward group information to the adequate group of stakeholders.* Act as first point of contact for Non-Financial Reporting for Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller and within the local organization.Coordinate local data collection / internal non-financial reporting* Coordinate the internal non-financial reporting closings for Budget & Latest Estimates.* Support Data Collector and Data Validator in the collection & review of relevant data and take over the coordination of local data collection process.* Support the CFO in plausibility check of data. Act as a Data Validator for KPIs appointed by the CFO.* Safeguard data submission deadlines for local Subsidiary defined by Group Controlling (defined in Non-Financial Reporting instructions) and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual.* Participate in group audit process if required. In case local audit processes are foreseen, act as first point of contact.* Follow up on recommendations brought up by the Group / local auditor.* Participate in non-financial budget and YE-review meetings.Non-Financial Reporting Regulations* Keep track of latest developments in Reporting standards and local (country) legislations and assess impact on reporting.* Attend NFR trainings and train the local organization on the training content (“train the trainer”).* If necessary, inform the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller about potential group-wide impact.Non-Financial Reporting Manual* Participate in review rounds of the Non-Financial Reporting Manual and give feedback to the group.* Participate in yearly update call of changes in the Manual coordinated by the group.* Train local data collectors & validators as per Group requirements.Lindt internal Control System (LICS) for Non-Financial Reporting* In cooperation with the dedicated LICS champion, define local application of group-defined standard controls.* Perform defined LICS controls in line with description stored in BWise and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual or coordinate the LICS control performance and testing together with the local LICS champion.**Personal Characteristics:*** Needs to have excellent attention to detail;* A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage, communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders at all operational levels;* Methodical and structured approach to tasks;* Able to set priorities and clear targets;* High flexibility; and* Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business**Skills and Competencies required:*** University degree and ideally studying towards the CIMA degree;* A minimum of 2 years experience in a finance analytical role;* Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;* Experience in the area of Accounting/Controlling or internal / external audit with strong sustainability interest or sustainability (controlling and reporting) knowledge with strong affinity for data collection / numbers.* Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be an advantageTogether, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards.Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together.We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. 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