Financial Planning and Analysis Lead job opportunity at Zeiss Group.



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Zeiss Group Financial Planning and Analysis Lead
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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This job role is responsible for leveraging data to drive financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization. Key responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, developing dashboards and reports, and identifying trends and patterns that inform business strategies. They focus on utilizing advanced analytical tools and techniques to enhance financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance measurement. They ensure data integrity and provide actionable insights that contribute to the organization’s financial health and growth. Primary duties and responsibilities shall include : 1. Commercial Finance and Business Partnering Collaborate with Head of Finance and Sales leadership on pricing strategy, margin analysis, and deal structuring Advice Operations on profitability decisions and cost optimization initiatives Provide commercial finance support for new business opportunities and market entry decisions Conduct contract profitability assessments and revenue optimization analysis Advise senior leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives 2. Financial Planning and Performance Management Collaborate with Head of Finance on annual budgeting process for both SSC and Vision entities Develop and maintain rolling forecast process (quarterly refresh minimum) Conduct variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations Design and implement KPI frameworks to measure business performance Prepare Board-level financial presentations and executive summaries 3. Working Capital Management Own and optimize AR performance: DSO improvement, credit policy development, collection effectiveness Drive inventory optimization: turn analysis, provision methodology refinement, excess and obsolete management Optimize AP performance: payment terms negotiation, early payment discount capture, supplier relationship management Develop and maintain cash forecasting models and liquidity planning Monthly working capital reporting and improvement initiative tracking 4. Treasury Operations Manage daily cash positioning and cash flow management Own banking relationships and coordinate consolidation opportunities Develop and execute forex management and hedging strategies Coordinate with Group Treasury on funding and investment requirements Monitor and report on liquidity metrics and covenant compliance Oversee company secretarial documents 5. Strategic Procurement Lead RFP processes for major supplier selections Conduct supplier negotiations and contract management for strategic purchases Perform total cost of ownership analysis for key procurement decisions Develop supplier performance management frameworks Support business with procurement strategy aligned to cost optimization goals 6. Analysis and Insight Generation Develop financial models to support strategic decisions Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing for major initiatives Provide industry benchmarking and competitive financial analysis Identify and quantify value creation opportunities Translate complex financial analysis into clear business recommendations 7. General Support finance team on MEC and YE closing procedures as directed by the Head of Finance Key Performance Measurements Budget accuracy and timeliness Forecast accuracy (variance within ±5%) Working capital metrics: DSO, inventory turns, DPO Cash forecast accuracy Commercial insights delivered (qualitative assessment) Stakeholder satisfaction with FP&A support Education / |Professional Certification CA(SA) qualification Experience 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in FP&A or commercial finance role Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Strong business partnering and stakeholder management experience Working capital management experience Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Experience in medical technology, healthcare, FMGC or similar industry Treasury and cash management experience Power BI or data visualization tool experience Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics Strategic thinking and business acumen Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) Ability to influence without direct authority Commercial mindset Relationship building across functions High attention to detail with big-picture perspective Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Project management capabilities Proactive and results-oriented Working conditions & Other Attributes. Office Full time Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Maite Nomthandaso Makgai

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