Business Controller

Red Bull; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy drink company is seeking a Business Partner for their Trade Marketing and Operations Team in Cape Town. The role involves advanced analytical tasks, financial planning, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize profitability. Responsibilities include managing financial data, preparing reports, and conducting variance analyses. Ideal candidates will have a BCom or equivalent, strong communication skills, and experience in the FMCG industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your insights can drive strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with integrated business analysis tools.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in identifying and analyzing risks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary business partner for Trade Marketing and Operations.
• Produce and analyze financial reports for management.
• Manage planning updates and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Advanced analytical abilities

Financial literacy

Excellent MS Excel knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organized and self-motivated

Experience in FMCG industry

Education

BCom or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BI

Hyperion

Job description

Also known in other companies as FP&A – Ops and Trade Marketing, this Business Partner for the Trade Marketing and Operations Team, will apply advanced analytical abilities, accurate forecasting, and effective collaboration with key stakeholders to optimize profitability. The responsibilities include managing financial data, enhancing reporting procedures, optimizing trade investments, and critically evaluating current practices to facilitate informed business decisions. Demonstrating strong commercial awareness and attention to detail, you transform data insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and maintain Red Bull's competitive position.

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with

BUSINESS PARTNERING

Serve as the primary business partner for Trade Marketing, Operations, and Indirects budget owners, providing both support and challenge to drive effective budget utilization. Collaborate closely with the Head of Controlling to produce and analyze monthly and ad hoc financial reports for senior management and regional teams. Guide business managers through budget variance analysis, reallocations, and ensure adherence to overall budget targets. Lead the development and submission of business cases to support profitable growth. Support the POS S&OP process and articulates changes to plan. Perform ad hoc analyses to enhance business performance.

PLANNING & FORECASTING

Coordinate the collection and entry of Business Plan and Revised Estimate data, ensuring all budget owners contribute timely and accurate information. Support, challenge, and collaborate with budget owners throughout the planning process to drive robust financial planning and accountability. Consolidate individual departmental plans into comprehensive reports for Board and Finance Director review, delivering clear year‑to‑go estimates. Manage and oversee monthly planning updates and maintain data integrity within Business Intelligence (BI) systems by acting as a key user for all planning related systems. Highlight risks and opportunities within the forecast and appropriately challenge inputs and outputs where necessary. Work in collaboration with budget owners to ensure delivery to the Full Year plan each month.

REPORTING & ANALYSIS ROLE – Key Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and analysis of executive and monthly reporting decks for headquarters and regional teams. Conduct month‑end and full‑year variance analyses with detailed commentary for Trade Marketing, Operations, Indirects, and Capex spending. Generate and distribute comprehensive monthly reports for budget owners, using SAP, BI, and Hyperion systems. Analyze cost drivers and prepare variance reports for Marketing projects, Point of Sale (POS), Eventing, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Distribution, Travel & Entertainment, Fleet, Third Party, Office, and Capex budgets. Prepare forecast based on the S&OP process and articulates changes to plan.

MONTH END & YEAR END CLOSING

Make sure all internal orders are organized and connected to the global system. Ensure that expenses are recorded appropriately every month, including any important adjustments. Submit monthly financial results and keep all systems up to date and consistent by acting as a key user for all related systems. Support the interim and financial audit on all topics related to your area of responsibility.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role

• BCom or equivalent
• IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge, proficient MS Powerpoint knowledge
• Strong familiarity with any integrated business analysis tool (SAP BI, Hyperion etc) is a plus.
• Organised, self‑motivated, and able to perform well under pressure in fast‑paced team environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders up to Director level.
• Highly analytical and financially literate, demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
• Proficient in identifying and analysing risks, understanding impacts, and defining alternative solutions.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferable.

This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.