Analyst, Finance Planning & Performance Management

Mondelēz International; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global snacking company is seeking a Financial Analyst in Gqeberha, South Africa. You will support finance planning, conduct data analysis, and ensure accurate reporting and compliance within supply chain operations. Ideal candidates have experience in financial analysis, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial tools like SAP. This role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SSA market dynamics and operational finance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management.
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment.
• Support projects to improve efficiencies and ways of working.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data collection

Collaboration

Communication

SAP Analytics Cloud

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

3–5 years of experience in financial analysis

Tools

SAP

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You will perform detailed finance work, transactions and data structuring under the guidance of the Finance Manager. You will collect data, be responsible for maintaining information integrity, monitor reconciliations and conduct basic checks and controls.

Overview

This role is critical in delivering accurate reporting, cost analysis, and operational insights—spanning SAC reporting, inventory control, manufacturing performance, and procurement governance. The analyst will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to drive financial integrity and operational excellence across SSA markets.

How you will contribute

• Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management process and related financial decisions potentially including Annual Contract planning/forecasting, target development, financial performance reporting/analysis, financial modeling and decision support for a focused scope within a region, business unit, country, Supply Chain, Mondelēz International Business Services or Corporate Finance team. You will also execute data collection and data integrity checks
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in area of scope and ensure full compliance with our policies
• Execute ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by the Senior Finance Manager (or Director)
• Support projects to improve efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and embrace a mindset of continuous improvement
• Contribute to a high-performing Finance team. You will also invest in personal development and the development of your Finance peers

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to execute opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

More about this role

What you need to know about this position

This role is critical in delivering accurate reporting, cost analysis, and operational insights—spanning SAC reporting, inventory control, manufacturing performance, and procurement governance. The analyst will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to drive financial integrity and operational excellence across SSA markets.

What extra ingredients you will bring

Key Accountabilities

• Month End Reporting
  • Support flash reporting, bridge consolidation, and Month end commentary submissions CON for reporting
  • Prepare and analyze DIOH (Days Inventory on Hand) reports across SSA
  • Manage SAC uploads and reporting for CS&L
  • Generate SAC-based reports for variance checks
  • MSC Central Overheads analysis
• Inventory & Logistics
  • Review stock on hand and stock aging reports
  • Conduct warehouse stock counts and reconcile physical vs system inventory
  • Perform stock-at-risk analysis and escalate exposures to facilitate liquidation
  • Manage open purchase orders, including aged accruals clearing and PO closure
  • Reconcile accruals vs GRNs vs supplier statements
  • Analyze transporter rates and logistics costs (inbound & outbound)
  • Perform cost center checks and ensure correct allocation of supply chain costs
• Manufacturing Performance & Costing
  • Analyze Overtime labor and full-time equivalent (FTE) trends
  • Support costing cycles and product cost analysis (IBR)
• Financial Controls & Governance
  • Ensure timely clearing and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
  • Support internal and external audit preparations and documentation
  • Maintain strong internal control practices across CS&L, manufacturing, and procurement finance
  • Partner with operations to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in supply chain, manufacturing, or Audit
• Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Excel, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Job specific requirements

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SSA market dynamics and operational finance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong documentation and audit support capabilities.
• Awareness of internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance standards.

Travel requirements

Limited

Work schedule

Hybrid

No relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type Regular Finance Planning & Performance Management Finance