Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Finance Business Partner – Supply Chain to join the team.

The role provides financial advice and support to non-financial managers within Supply Chain scope. Act as strategic advisors that provide wide support regarding all aspects of the business. Works closely with management to help them make informed decisions about finances relating to their business activities.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a similar role

Advantage:

• Certifications in Accounting and Financial
• Experience in financial analysis and management or within Supply Chain. Experience with complex GL/reporting systems

Job Specification…

Financial Business Advisory

• Provide financial advice to senior management to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Support the Head of Operations in challenging and improving financial performance.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s objectives.
• Work cross-functionally to streamline operations and strengthen financial decision-making.

Financial Insights and Analysis

• Analyze and interpret data to help Supply Chain allocate resources efficiently.
• Conduct trend and variances analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Provide actionable insights to help Supply Chain achieve goals.
• Provide forward-looking insights through budgets, forecasts, and projections with clear business impact.

Review Financial Statement

• Ensure inputs into financial statements are accurate, compliant and relatable to operations
• Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to management.
• Drive governance, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives.

Financial Modelling

• Build complex financial models to simulate different scenarios and predict financial trends. Use of these models to forecast expenses, and cash flow.
• Validate and improve the quality and accuracy of the management data being produced.
• Assist in the production of the annual budgets and forecasts using established tools like ZBB.
• Continuously enhance financial processes, models, and systems

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge: Strong Supply Chain processes and financial controls knowledge. Strong financial analysis and modelling skills. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Cognitive Skills: Proactively identifying challenges and offering practical solutions to drive business performance.
• Business Acumen: Seeing the bigger picture and aligning financial recommendations with overall business goals.
• Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Quality Orientation: Attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture view. Checks work carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness before delivery
• Self-Management Skills: Plans and organizes work effectively to meet deadlines. Maintains composure and professionalism in high-pressure or uncertain situations
• Technical skills: Proficiency with financial systems and business intelligence tools i.e. advanced MS Excel, Data Analytics tools etc.

Special conditions of employment:

• Occasional travelling
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.