job description - Commercial Finance Manager
- This position exists to provide direct business partnering and financial support to MSION commercial Operations which includes our social marketing (SM) channel, Centre and Mini-Clinic
Key Responsibilities
- Production of high-quality financial analysis of our Centre and social marketing operations and daily analysis report of both primary and secondary sales
- Responsible to prepare the monthly management account on WD8 which includes
- Detailed analysis of what’s driving each of the channel’s surplus/deficit
- Production of Management commentary from BI on the reason behind the surplus/deficit variance against budget/forecast and the action plan to be taken going forward
- Commentary on the variances of each cost category against budget/forecast and the action plan to be taken to be in line with budget/forecast.
- Product profitability analysis which includes margin breakdown for each product
- Detailed SM debtor’s and Health Finance Insurance analysis including ageing report, payment tracking and trends.
- Management of each of the Channels overheads including support office cost allocation
- The channels balance sheet related items and working capital analysis report
- Cashflow management
- Inventory reporting for the three channels operations, including oversight of inventory forecasting, supply chain KPI’s, regulatory compliance (for instance, any changes in regulations regarding import of pharmaceutical products)
- Supporting the SM(Pillar 3) and Pillar 2 Director in regular business reviews
- Leading on cost reduction initiatives in the commercial channels
- Advising on product pricing and price waterfall management, including financial management of promotional initiatives and marketing schemes.
- Perform a deep dive analysis on all marketing cost proposal to ensure there is a ROI on each marketing activities which needs to be evaluated after the activity.
- Working with the MSION finance director to develop and oversee operational and financial controls procedures and AFB initiatives within the channel.
- Responsible with the SMD/Centre CL to produce a high-quality business case to support new product launches, market opportunities.
- Support the channel, leading in overseeing the operational performance of key business partners including:
- Distributors
- Suppliers
- Salesforce (productivity and profitability)
- Oversight of all commission and bonus scheme payments
- Identification of financial risks in the commercial channels, along with mitigating strategies
- Review of any new contracts
- Involves in reviewing the credit limit setting and rebate/discount structure
- Rigorous monitoring of expenditures against planned budget and unfunded cost which can be spent based on service income generated.
- Support the channel leads in developing new business opportunities whether this be new channels, new geographies or expansions of product and service offerings in existing channels
- Lead in the channels annual BP process and quarterly forecast.
MSION Behaviours / Core Values / Statement
Personal Attribute:
- Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills
- Strong results orientation.
- Excellent leadership and management aptitude.
Pro-choice:
- Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health
- Flexibility to operate in a changing environment
Qualifications
- Qualified / Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA).
- Degree-educated or equivalent.
Prefered Skills
Experience & Skills:
- At least five years post qualification, and with relevant experience of management accounting/business partnering in a commercial entity, ideally in the FMCG or pharmaceutical distribution sectors
- Experience in strategic planning and execution of plans to achieve objective and targets.
- Demonstrated success in formulating policy, development, and implementation of strategies
- Excellent knowledge of financial management systems and reporting.
- Hands-on experience with computerised Accounting Systems; Knowledge of Sun Systems is desirable.
- Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level government and distributors.
- Experience of working with colleagues in geographically separate locations.
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) at all levels.
- Cross-functional team player.
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