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Finance Manager - Johannesburg

Ultra Personnel : Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Engineering

Reference: JHB000920-VM-1Leading global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Finance Manager with previous or current experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This position is based in Midrand. The Finance Manager distributes the financial resources of a company, is responsible for the budget planning, and supports the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the companyFinancial Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should takeMaintain the financial health of the organizationDevelop trends and projections for the Company’s finances.Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunitiesManage the preparation of the company’s budget, Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgetsPredicting future financial trendsDeveloping strategies that work to minimise financial risk (evaluation of foreign profits and losses)Perform market research, data mining and business intelligenceMaintain a strong financial analysis creating forecasts and modelsLiaising with banks and financial institutions to have a relevant credit line as per the business AnalyticsAnalysing current and past financial data and performancePreparing reports and projections based on this analysisEvaluating current capital expenditures and depreciationIdentifying trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvementCoordinating with Finance Head to review financial information and forecastsAnalyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plansAnalysing market trends and competitorsCollecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial informationReportsReports to be completedReports to be sent to head quarters – real time basisMIS ReportProvide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of actionReporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impactedProvide forex reports on real-time basisForexUnderstanding of the international trade and exposure to multiple currenciesAnalysis of forex trends to understand the fluctuationsDevelop forecasts for hedging options with different financial institutionsCreate a strategy to minimise forex loss exposure Qualification:General finance related relevant qualificationSkills and Experience: Proven experience as FMIn depth knowledge of risk management practicesExcellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methodsProficient in the use of MS Office and financial management softwareAbility to strategize and solve problemsStrong organizational skillsExcellent communication and people skillsAn analytical mindPrevious experience within pharma industry essential and non-negotiable (generic preferred)6-8 years’ experience in a financial manager role (full finance portfolio) Software Applications:Excel (advanced)Sage EvolutionSAP BusinessSAP R3 ERP Monthly plus Basic salary, medical aid, provident fund Apply Now
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