Business Development & Planning Analyst – Finance (Contract Role)

O'Brien Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Business Development & Planning Analyst in Cape Town's leading FMCG environment. Join a dynamic team to drive commercial innovation through strategic analysis and financial planning, enabling impactful decision-making. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a proven track record in financial analysis and strategy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analysis.
• Solid understanding of consumer value and commercial strategy.
• Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Translate commercial strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis and own the pricing approval process.
• Support annual Long-Range Planning updates and coordinate budgeting activities.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data storytelling

Project management

Business analysis

Business strategy

Financial planning

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or related field

Progress toward 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 a global FMCG client based in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business that's transforming its product line and the entire industry.

You'll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team at the forefront of commercial innovation. Please kindly forward your CV to (Email Address Removed).

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

1. 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 field.
• 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 skills are essential.
• Strong PowerPoint skills are required.
• Experience with PowerBI and NielsenIQ is 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