Finance Business Partner

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Finance Business Partner to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• CA(SA), CIMA or BComm Honors.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 5 years experience within a similar role.
• Experience in external financial audits.
• Product Costing.
• SAP Experience.
• Experience in general business management within an operations environment.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry advantageous.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Business Management:

• Shared accountability for achieving the sites tactical plans and mitigation of any risk to the site operation including workflow, ethics, quality, finances, regulatory compliance and other material company requirements.
• Identify and continuously present key opportunities and synergies that will improve and/ or expand the operation within own and/ or other departments.
• Monitoring & reporting on key operations, critical numbers and key performance indicators that impacts the businesss short, medium- and long-term objectives.
• Effective and comprehensive costing, budgeting and expense management, taking all overlapping site activities into consideration.

Cost analysis:

• Analysis of the manufacturing operations and variances such as price vs. usage variances.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all cost of sales GL accounts at month end.
• Realize & quantify cost savings together with improved terms and quality of supplier goods & services.
• Overhead efficiency variance analysis.
• Responsible for providing timely and insightful information and analysis to foster a proactive approach to managing the cost of production.
• Liaise with budget holders to deliver cost reductions, quality improvements or security of supply outcomes.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining product costing in SAP.

Commercial Review and Project Evaluation:

• Participate in the evaluation of capital projects to assist with the decision to invest.
• Participate in the commercial and contractual evaluation of tenders and RFQs relating to capital projects.
• Ongoing monitoring of projects and participation on project steering committees.
• Ongoing monitoring and approval of the fixed asset investments.

B-BBEE:

• Assist with development and implementation the BEE strategy of the company with respect to the Supplier Development and Enterprise Supplier Development pillars including preferential procurement.
• Represent Finance on the BEE & Transformation committee.
• Prepare the required calculations e.g. TMPS and update figures in the BBBEE tracking system.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Compile and update the companys annual Opex budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Sales and Gross Margin analysis with reporting to business.
• Calculate overheads during annual standard costing updates.
• Conduct monthly budget vs Actual reviews with budget holders report on monthly variances.
• Assist with reporting for various forums provide input to slide decks and other ad hoc requirements.

Application Deadline: 28 January 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.