SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client is a globally recognised premium FMCG brand, operating in South Africa as part of an international group with a heritage spanning more than a century.
With a strong local footprint and a national retail presence, the business is known for its high-quality products, performance-driven culture, and commitment to excellence. The South African operation employs over 150 people and works closely with international stakeholders, offering exposure to world-class systems, processes, and commercial best practice.
Position Purpose
The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and reporting across the business.
The role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations, supporting forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting, and profitability analysis to enable informed management decisions.
Key Responsibilities
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Review and analyse monthly forecasts by brand, channel, and customer, in collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain teams
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Support month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes, and ad-hoc commercial analysis
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Develop and maintain customer and brand contribution statements, providing actionable insights to management
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Produce daily, weekly, and monthly commercial and financial reports for key stakeholders
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Ensure pricing and promotional mechanics are accurately reflected in the ERP system
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Monitor promotional and operating expenditure against budget and latest estimates, highlighting risks and opportunities
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Analyse promotional ROI and performance of new product launches against targets
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Support product managers with costing for new product development
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Perform financial modelling and price simulation analysis
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Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand financial requirements and support business objectives
Requirements
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Relevant University degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Science, Economics or similar)
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Ideally studying towards a CIMA qualification
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance or analytical role (FMCG or retail environment preferred)
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Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail
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Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
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Experience with SAP (S/4HANA advantageous)
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Skills & Competencies
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Commercially astute with a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics
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Excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills (written and verbal)
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Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced FMCG environment
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Performance-driven, resilient, and goal-oriented
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Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
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Innovative problem-solver with a proactive mindset
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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Comfortable working with complex quantitative and qualitative data
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Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to grow alongside the business
Why Apply?
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Join a high-performing, internationally backed FMCG business
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Exposure to commercial finance, strategic decision-making, and senior stakeholders
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Strong career development and learning opportunities
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Collaborative, performance-focused culture
