Business Development & Planning Analyst – Finance (Contract Role)

O'Brien Recruitment; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG client in Cape Town is seeking a Business Development & Planning Analyst for a 6-month contract. This role involves strategic business analysis, financial planning, and project management, with a focus on driving commercial success. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a background in finance or business strategy, along with expertise in tools like Excel and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Finance or Strategic Analysis, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong track record in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and data storytelling.
• Self-driven with a knack for extracting insights from data.

Responsibilities

• Translate commercial strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess volume growth, market share outlook, and pricing.
• Ensure timely monthly submissions for group and regional reporting.

Skills

Business Analysis

Business Strategy

Financial Data

Financial Planning

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgrad

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

NielsenIQ

Job description

Cape Town | Leading FMCG Environment | Strategic, Analytical, Impactful

Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for data-driven decision-making and a passion for shaping the future of consumer products? I’m currently recruiting for a high-impact Business Development & Planning Analyst role on a 6 month contract within the for a global FMCG client based in Cape Town.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business that’s not just transforming its product line, but the entire industry. You’ll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team at the forefront of commercial innovation.

Please kindly forward you CV to [Email Address Removed]

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

Commercial Strategy & Business Analysis

• Translate commercial strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
  
  
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess volume growth, market share outlook, and pricing.
  
  
• Own the pricing approval process and ensure system accuracy.
  
  
• Maintain the SFP Sensitivity Model to support sales forecasting.
  
  
• Track and analyze SFP-related commercial initiatives and trade programs.
  
  

Group & Regional Reporting

• Ensure timely monthly submissions for group and regional reporting.
  
  
• Compile quarterly competitor analyses tracking market trends, product launches, and pricing strategies.
  
  

Financial Planning & Investment

• Provide financial insights that enable sound, consumer-focused decisions.
  
  
• Support long-term investment evaluations with detailed financial modelling.
  
  
• Assist with business cases for new product launches and strategic initiatives.
  
  
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to improve ROI.
  
  

Planning Cycle & Budgeting

• Support annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) updates and translate into financial projections.
  
  
• Coordinate yearly budgeting activities with commercial stakeholders and prepare senior management presentations.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of consumer value and commercial strategy.
  
  
• Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and data storytelling.
  
  
• Strategic business planning and investment analysis experience.
  
  
• Project management exposure is a plus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or related.
  
  
• Progress toward CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgrad preferred.
  
  
• 3–5 years’ experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analysis (preferably within FMCG).
  
  
• Prior exposure to Budget & Reporting functions.
  
  

Technical & Soft Skills

• Advanced Excel is non-negotiable.
  
  
• Strong PowerPoint skills essential.
  
  
• PowerBI and NielsenIQ exposure advantageous.
  
  
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
  
  
• Self-driven with a knack for extracting insights from data.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Financial Data
• Financial Planning
• Reporting