Customer Business Analyst- Wholesale Channel

Job description

Reference Number: 1170006IR
Customer Business Analyst
Bryanston

The main purpose of the role is to support and accelerate customer growth and profitability. The selected candidate must possess the proven ability to drive customer business financial planning, forecasting and provide value adding commentary, applying deep understanding of business drivers.
Key Responsibilities
· Proactively manage customer contribution statement (CCS), engaging with all stakeholders and cross functional teams
· Perform monthly customer reviews , monitor and challenge overall customer business performance through relevant KPIs
· Improve transparency, understanding and effectiveness of Nestlé's trade investment framework
· Allocate resources at optimum level and align with defined strategies and customer channel prioritisation to deliver sustainable profitable growth
· Manage customer reporting functions including customer group reporting
· Drive customer financial planning, review sales, forecast evaluations and challenge the gaps against sales targets
· Support Customer Business Manager with financial analysis in target setting processes
· Manage the awareness and implementations of group guidelines , local SOPs, and internal audit recommendations
Key Requirements
· Matric
· A 3 year Post Matric Qualification Accounting / Finance Commercial Degree ( CIMA Preferable)
· 3 years or more experience within FMCG
· Experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis. Experience in retail/food & beverage industry a must
· SAP Knowledge.
· Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
· Ability to work well with cross functional teams in a fast paced, dynamic environment
· Strong commercial experience within a trade
· Confident communication and presentation skills
· Financial awareness of Return on Investment

Please note that the Company will NOT pay relocation fees for this position.
Preference will be given to candidates from the designated group and people with disabilities. If you are interested please apply via our careers site ( www.nestle.co.za/careers ) and attach updated copy of your CV, latest payslip, copy of your qualifications and copy of your ID.
Closing Date: 25 August 2018