Sysmex South Africa (SSA) seeks to employ a Commercial Finance Analyst whose main role is to provide commercial financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and business decision support to the organisation. The role will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate financial planning, robust forecasting processes, effective financial performance management, and the delivery of meaningful financial insights that support business growth and strategic decision-making.

We are seeking a self-managing, proactive, and motivated individual with strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. Essentially, this individual will have a strong commercial mindset, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, improve profitability, and support the achievement of the company's financial and operational objectives. Interested?

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• Support the annual budgeting process by coordinating inputs from commercial, sales, and operational stakeholders to develop accurate financial plans.  

• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, incorporating the latest business trends, market dynamics, and commercial assumptions.  

• Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecast, providing clear explanations and recommending corrective actions.  

• Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and improve the accuracy of revenue, gross margin, and operating expense forecasts.  

• Assist the Financial Controller in consolidating budgets and forecasts into company-wide financial reporting submissions.  

• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify risks and opportunities that may impact the achievement of budgeted results.  

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and evaluate the impact of commercial initiatives.  

• Ensure forecasting and budgeting processes comply with company financial policies, reporting standards, and internal controls.  

• Prepare management reports and presentations highlighting key financial trends, risks, opportunities, and forecast updates for leadership review.  

• Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller to drive continuous improvement in planning processes, forecast accuracy, and financial performance management. 

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