- MAIN PURPOSE:
- To lead and manage financial health, reporting and systems across the organization and to lead and manage supply chain, market insights and quality assurance
ROLE-SPECIFIC Accountabilities:
- Accountabilities
- Strategic and Operational Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Compliance and Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Staff Leadership and Management
- Activities
- To contribute to the organisational strategic plan by understanding the organisational vision, identifying, developing and drafting the key strategic inputs and providing these inputs to the organisational strategic plan annually- To develop the finance department long term financial strategy by undertaking research and drafting the strategy, aligning with the overall long-term organisational strategy and vision annually- To optimise shareholder value by reviewing overall commercial, access and medical activities and financial performance against targets, identifying opportunities, developing proposals on improvements, assessing proposals and making recommendations on strategies to be implemented as required- To develop the financial operational plans by identifying key projects, activities and inputs, setting targets and managing performance in line with operational plans annually.- To report on performance by tracking department performance against targets, identifying progress and areas of concern, drafting reports and submitting quarterly and as required- To manage operational performance by tracking performance against targets, identifying anomalies and implementing corrective action monthly and as required- To manage supply chain and procurement by approving the strategy and key performance measures, monitoring implementation, identifying anomalies and managing the implementation of corrective action monthly and as required- To manage quality release and monitoring by approving the plan and key performance measures, monitoring implementation, identifying anomalies and managing the implementation of corrective action monthly and as required – To manage presentation of market insights and potentially market access by managing the data analysis and interpretation process, reviewing and approving proposed market insights and managing the dissemination of information monthly and as required.- To lead the knowledge and communication sharing process for the department with other / international ‘Company’ teams and other relevant stakeholders by developing inputs, preparing communications and participating in discussion forums as required – To approve contracts by reviewing contract terms proposed, identifying risks and requirements, addressing contract amendments and signing contracts as required- To lead organisational projects by defining the project scope, managing the establishment of project plans and teams and managing performance of projects in line with performance indicators as required
- To lead the budgeting and forecasting process of the full affiliate as well as the local finance department by setting parameters, reviewing submissions and provide guidance and advice in the budget and forecasting process as required- To manage the budget by tracking performance against budget, identifying areas of concern, engaging with the areas of business and monitoring the implementation of corrective action monthly and as required
- To manage the internal and external audits by overseeing the preparation and planning of the audit, monitoring the audit process, engaging with the audit findings, addressing queries and presenting audit reports internally and externally as required- To provide financial advice on corporate risks and legal matters by understanding the matter and providing the relevant financial inputs as required- To manage overall corporate finance compliance by understanding the compliance requirements and managing assessment and implementation of compliance measures as required- To manage risk by reviewing risks, identifying risks that require mitigation, liaising with the relevant areas and monitoring implementation of mitigating strategies as required
- To lead financial and business management reporting by defining the reporting requirements, reviewing and approving reports, presenting reports and responding to queries monthly and as required- To manage the cash pool by monitoring cash availability against commitments, optimising cash flows and complying with Global treasury regulations monthly and as required- To manage group financial reporting by monitoring and reviewing reports, approving and presenting reports and responding to queries monthly, quarterly, annually and as required – To manage statutory reporting by monitoring and reviewing reports and approving and monitoring submissions of reports as required
- To manage performance against overall financial indicators and goals by tracking performance, identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective action as required – To optimise operational, financial and supply chain efficiencies by identifying areas for improvement, managing the development, implementation and assessment of improved processes and overseeing compliance with new processes as required
- To participate in Board and Sub-Committees by preparing reports, presenting reports, answering queries and implementing decisions as required- To manage the development and implementation of policies and procedures by reviewing policies, identifying policy gaps, drafting policies and managing implementation of policies annually and as required- To monitor compliance with policies and procedures, identify areas of non-compliance, address non-compliance and track improvements as required- To monitor legislative and regulatory changes by reviewing the landscape, identifying changes, analysing and interpreting the impact of the changes, integrating the changes into the policies and procedures and communicating these changes as required.
- To engage with external stakeholders by identifying key areas of interest and participating in forums as required- To represent Company with external stakeholders and bodies by preparing relevant information, providing input and feedback and presenting as required
- To define the staff requirements by reviewing the workload, defining work allocations and developing job profiles as required- To resource the team by retaining, recruiting, selecting and appointing staff as required- To on-board staff members by managing the development of an on-boarding programme, monitoring performance and supporting the development of new staff members as required- To manage the performance of staff by agreeing performance expectations, building relationships with staff, motivating staff, providing staff with feedback, supporting staff development, addressing areas of non-performance and implementing corrective action monthly and as required- To develop staff members by consulting with staff to identify learning areas and paths, supporting the development of the staff member, coaching and mentoring and tracking impact of learning monthly and as required- To manage the implementation of HR policies and procedures by tracking compliance, identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective action as required
Key WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal
- Company South Africa Affiliate
- Board and sub-committees – Office of the GM- Leadership Team – Company SA Departments
- External
- International
- Regional leadership teams- Global leadership teams
- Service providers- Auditors – Clients- SARS- Industry associations- Health Authority- Financial institutions
Desired Skills:
- Excellent communication both written and verbal
- accurate
- Business partnering
- Financial Control
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- Financial Reporting Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- 5 to 10 years Senior Management
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
Leading Multi-National Pharmaceutical Company
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid
- Provident Fund
- Car Allowance
- Petrol
- 13th Cheque
- Incentive Bonus