Commercial Finance Specialist

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Lobster Ink Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join our Finance Team at Lobster Ink.

The ideal candidate will be a vital member of the Finance Team, providing direct support to the Sales Team and its leaders. They will demonstrate an understanding of Lobster's value proposition and develop solid strategies to deliver profitable growth to the business.

The Financial Analyst will have the opportunity to be the successor to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create Proforma P&Ls, PCAFs, and other key support analytics for assessing new and existing business opportunities.
  • Provide recommendations regarding pricing, incentive structures, and commercial policies to support growth.
  • Partner with the Sales associates and Leaders to understand and communicate the impact of their sales activity.
  • Conduct complex financial analysis.
  • Provide support, ad hoc reporting, and analysis to internal and external customers.
  • Drive process improvement and best practices within the commercial finance team.
  • Additional project work as needed.
Requirements:
  • Strong analytical aptitude and organizational skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
  • Must demonstrate overall business acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced spreadsheet, graphics, and financial systems skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and SAP).
  • Result-oriented; proactive, and possesses a high level of integrity.
Education and Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of finance experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.


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