Commercial Finance Analyst

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised FMCG brand seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to support operational decision-making with financial analysis and reporting. Located in Cape Town, this role involves close collaboration with sales and supply chain, including budgeting and profitability analysis. Candidates should ideally have a relevant university degree and 2 years of finance experience. The position offers strong career development and exposure to senior stakeholders in a performance-focused culture.

Benefits

Strong career development and learning opportunities

Collaborative, performance-focused culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance or analytical role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse monthly forecasts by brand, channel and customer.
• Support month‑end reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly commercial reports for key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Leadership potential

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Science, Economics or similar)

CIMA qualification (ideally studying towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP (S/4HANA advantageous)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a globally recognised premium FMCG brand, operating in South Africa as part of an international group with a heritage spanning more than a century.

With a strong local footprint and a national retail presence, the business is known for its high-quality products, performance-driven culture, and commitment to excellence. The South African operation employs over 150 people and works closely with international stakeholders, offering exposure to world-class systems, processes and commercial best practice.

Position Purpose

The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and reporting across the business.

The role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing and Operations, supporting forecasting, budgeting, month‑end reporting and profitability analysis to enable informed management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse monthly forecasts by brand, channel and customer, in collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain teams
• Support month‑end reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes and ad‑hoc commercial analysis
• Develop and maintain customer and brand contribution statements, providing actionable insights to management
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly commercial and financial reports for key stakeholders
• Ensure pricing and promotional mechanics are accurately reflected in the ERP system
• Monitor promotional and operating expenditure against budget and latest estimates, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Analyse promotional ROI and performance of new product launches against targets
• Support product managers with costing for new product development
• Perform financial modelling and price simulation analysis
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to understand financial requirements and support business objectives

Requirements

• Relevant University degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Science, Economics or similar)
• Ideally studying towards a CIMA qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance or analytical role (FMCG or retail environment preferred)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies

• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced FMCG environment
• Performance‑driven, resilient and goal‑oriented
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Innovative problem‑solver with a proactive mindset
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working with complex quantitative and qualitative data
• Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to grow alongside the business

Why Apply?

• Join a high‑performing, internationally backed FMCG business
• Exposure to commercial finance, strategic decision‑making and senior stakeholders
• Strong career development and learning opportunities
• Collaborative, performance‑focused culture