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DataOrbis is a global cloud-based information solutions company. We provide market and business intelligence solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Our solutions combine people, processes, and leading-edge cloud technology to facilitate and inform business decisions, that are customised to our client’s needs. We have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in information technology and market information services in the consumer goods and retail industries, and we are passionate about breaking down data silos and transforming companies into businesses driven by sourcing, integrating and actioning data. Our Values are the absolute foundation of our business and we believe in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and developing the right skills at the right place at the right time and constantly focus on engaging our team in a winning environment.
Our solutions range from cloud-based solutions that are AI-Powered, machine learning predictive tech that keeps our clients ahead of customer behaviour, to centralized, data-visualized, single dashboards, that are custom-built solutions automating and centralizing all elements of the management process. We also predict what our customer needs, what they buy, and how much of it they buy. Our solutions have revolutionized all forecasting abilities from pricing, inventory, customer behavior, and sales analytics.
We are looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where our people are cared for, happy, and inspired to build an extraordinary place to work. We are looking for a creative problem solver that thrives when presented with a challenge and aligns with our values and culture. We see ourselves as a company that enables its team to thrive, with the top value behind the work we do being trust, which means total flexibility and independence.
Our vision for our Data & Tech Finance Business Partner is to play will be crucial in ensuring that the strategic decision makers within DataOrbis have a clear rolling forecast from a financial and sales pipeline perspective. The role will entail understanding the commercial aspects of the business and can convey commercial opportunities to business and the finance team. They will also ensure that all monthly variance reporting is timeously communicated and monthly cross-charge journals are accurate and in agreement with the approved forecasts.s.
The Finance Business Partner will report directly to the Finance Manager or D&T CFO and will work closely and collaboratively with the finance, support and sales teams across the DataOrbis regions.
Responsibilities include
- Managing monthly forecasting processes and forecast reporting
- Report and submit monthly forecasts and commentary to the relevant stakeholders
- Prepare monthly management accounts for manco and exco
- Collaborate with Smollan Technology, eComm and Data group finance team
- Assistance with month-end actuals processing and reporting
- Reconciling intercompany shared services balances monthly
- Reviewing, investigating, and reporting on the monthly profit/loss and reconciling against budgets and forecast.
- Review, manage and report back on the Sales Pipeline, following up with the Sales Department to ensure opportunities are correctly and accurately loaded into the Pipeline.
- Maintenance of Shared Services schedules
- Assistance with business plans, budgeting and forecasting across the departments and business units
- Maintenance of all budgeting and forecasting supporting schedules
- Assistance with working capital management and cash flow reporting
- Liaising with the Data Orbis and Smollan finance teams to provide accurate and timely feedback to the relevant stakeholders
- Carrying out of other ad-hoc requests as required
Your skills and experience include
- Post-graduate diploma/Honors in BCom, BBusSci or Accounting or any finance-related degree is essential. A professional qualification (CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA is preferable but not a necessary requirement
- Minimum 4 – 5 years’ working experience within a financial role or minimum 3 years articles plus 1 – 2 years post articles experience.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency in NetSuite/SAGE/MS Dynamics 365 ERPs would be a distinct advantage
Key personal attributes include
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Logical and structured thought process
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work accurately within reporting deadlines
- Tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
- Good decision-making with the ability to make sound independent judgements
- Passionate and self-motivated with a sound values and belief system
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Takes ownership and remains accountable
