Financial Planner & Analysis

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Our client is a market-leading FMCG business with a strong presence across Africa and a portfolio of trusted household brands. Known for its innovative approach, commercial agility, and continued investment in growth, the organization is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to help drive business performance and support key decision-making at executive level. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys transforming data into actionable insights, influencing strategy, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to unlock growth and profitability. About the Role As a key member of the finance team, you will work closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial analysis, drive strategic planning initiatives, and enhance forecasting accuracy across the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding commercial decisions, improving financial performance, and delivering the insights needed to support a fast-paced and highly competitive environment. This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and presents a strong platform for future progression into senior finance leadership roles. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning processes Deliver insightful financial reporting, performance analysis, and executive dashboards Provide meaningful commentary on business performance, risks, opportunities, and market trends Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, profitability, promotions, and trade investment initiatives Analyse revenue performance, product margins, and operating costs to identify improvement opportunities Support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic projects through financial modelling and scenario analysis Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, and planning methodologies Develop automated reporting solutions and interactive dashboards to improve decision-making across the business Influence operational and commercial stakeholders through data-driven recommendations Requirements Qualifications ✅ CIMA Qualified (or equivalent professional qualification) Experience ✅ 6-10 years' post-qualification experience ✅ Minimum 4 years' experience within the FMCG sector ✅ Proven experience within Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering environments ✅ Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Technical Skills ✅ Advanced Microsoft Excel ✅ Financial modelling and scenario analysis expertise ✅ Experience working with SAP and\/or similar ERP platforms ✅ Strong Power BI or equivalent business intelligence reporting experience ✅ Advanced forecasting and performance management capabilities The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a finance professional who is: ✔ Commercially astute and strategically focused ✔ Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders ✔ Highly analytical with strong financial modelling skills ✔ Solutions-driven and curious by nature ✔ Able to convert complex data into clear business recommendations ✔ Passionate about continuous improvement and process optimisation ✔ Capable of balancing attention to detail with a broader commercial perspective Why Join This Business? This is an opportunity to become a trusted business partner within a high-performance FMCG environment where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy and driving growth. You'll gain exposure to executive decision-making, lead key planning initiatives, and contribute directly to the future direction of a business that continues to expand its footprint across the African market. For ambitious finance professionals seeking visibility, influence, and long-term career progression, this opportunity offers the ideal next step. Apply Today For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: Network Recruitment Finance Jobs I also specialise in recruiting within: FP&A Professionals Commercial Finance Financial Managers Financial Controllers Management Accountants Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)) CIMA Professionals Executive Finance Appointments If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database and considered for future opportunities aligned to your skills and experience. For more information, contact: Claire Gill Recruitment Consultant 📧 \"The most valuable finance professionals don't simply report the numbers. They influence the decisions that drive them.\"