Junior Analyst - Commercial

Essential duties 

Provide analysis, modelling and insights to support decision making, plan and implement agreed strategic and operational initiatives 

Involvement and provision of sound commercial advice to Sales teams in key deals 

Commercial input into various operational activities such as forecasts, campaigns 

Product / category end to end profitability view and management 

Identification and resolution of gaps in reports  

Track revenue reports and compare with Daily sales report 

Resolve Queries from internal stakeholders around the P&L 

Liaise with logistics, order admin, sales, product planning & project team to bring together weekly forecast report 

Review & consolidate forecast reports with commercial analysis 

Work closely with Product Managers with regard to campaigns and launch of new products 

Monitor P&L and address unexpected movements through the month 

Ensure channels demonstrate best process practices within Canon. 

Identify and/or assists with the rectification of any incidental operating issues to ensure the best possible performance of the division. 

Identify gaps and risks and work on resolution 

Ensure that a full analysis of the result is completed in accordance with F&A timetables and objectives. This include reviewing all SG&A expenses for variance to budgets and prior year for cost centres 

Document the results of this analysis to assist in the presentation of monthly results to the Director and SLT 

Month end close procedures such as journals, accruals etc to be completed accurately and on time. 

Reconcile key marketing and other expense accounts monthly. 

Liaise with Finance & Accounting to ensure correct coding and timing of all divisional expenses. 

Liaise with business controllers, Cost centre managers and relevant staff from other divisions to obtain sufficient information to support the business analysis. 

Continually monitor ways to improve both the context and the presentation of results and analysis, excluding reviewing current and new reporting tools 

Liaise with the F&A to ensure actual results accurately reflect monthly performance and significant items in the month are identified to ensure appropriate treatment 

Budgeting 

Undertake detailed analysis of budget data received from divisions and subsidiaries for reasonableness, obtaining explanations for variances and inconsistencies identified and reporting significant changes with meaningful explanations. 

Ensure treatment in budget preparation is consistent with treatment of actual items 

Timely and accurate delivery of duties and responsibilities 

Qualifications and Experience 

Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience 

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Business studies. 

Qualified/Part qualified CA or CPA 

Proven experience in a time critical analytical role (ability to meet strict deadlines) 

Experience of TM1, Microsoft Access, & Salesforce highly desirable 

Advanced Excel skills. 

Possess commercial financial experience, with an understanding of financial accounting systems, administration and key governance issues. 

Strong management accounting skills, ability to maintain good audit trails, cost accounting, documentation skills and high standards of professionalism with what you do. 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Excellent communication skills (assertiveness/confidence) 

Ability to understand to understand the operational processes and evaluate any ongoing impact on P&L. Good rapport with internal and external customers.