Job Purpose:

• Provide financial and commercial support to the division.
• Participates in the Strategic planning process
• Effective financial management of the account. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting
• Direct & control the depots overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships.
• Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, Cost accounting.
• Develops and co-ordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and the preparation of its financial/Commercial reports.
• Appraises operating results in terms of benchmark budgets, forecasts and strategic plans and coordinates appropriate action plans
• Development of DC and support financial staff

Key Accountabilities:

• Management of all financial aspects of the account for DSC. This includes:- Monitoring and analysis of performance against budget (includes explaining variance)
• Preparation of LE as well as all costings for submissions for DSC.
• Attending to all queries with regards to DSC charges levied.
• Preparation of PRB Papers and IRB Financial Modelling and annual distribution budget.
• Supplying DSC management with financial information and RFP for New Business.
• Managing and overseeing all projects relating to the account and all key projects relating to this client. (from a financial aspect).
• Ensuring operational impact of financial decisions are properly communicated to DSC business and vice-versa.
• Preparation of monthly KPI reporting and management packs
• Custodian of all "Project Papers"
• Maintain and enhance

decision-making through the provision and use of first class financial information based on strong internal control environment and costing systems

• Initial preparation of PRB documentation iro of contract acquisitions, capex and other commercial opportunities as well as the management of post approval process including back checks.
• Review and challenge of local financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring performance to budget and forecast
• Ensure a sound and effective relationship and interface with the central finance team, and in particular Shared Services
• Operational financial management and implementation of business unit operational cost control processes
• Revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services
• Management of the development and succession of financial personnel within the DC structures.
• Provide direction and advice to the senior management team in relation to risk, commercial contracts, approval of business opportunities and general approach to maximising financial performance.
• Ensure Compliance will all local statutory accounting rules and requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric
• Degree Level Education
• CA Qualification Desirable
• Continuous Personal Development
• Minimum 5 years in a senior financial role
• Relationship management/Cultural appreciation
• Acquisition appraisal and management
• Negotiation Skills
• Impact and influence
• Knowledge of contract logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges
• Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience
• Track record of strong P&L understanding

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