Commercial Finance Analyst

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to enhance commercial and operational decision-making through insightful financial analysis. This role will engage closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.

Ideal candidates will possess a relevant university degree, a minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial finance, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a high-performing team within a globally recognized FMCG brand with robust career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance or analytical role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in FMCG or retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse monthly forecasts in collaboration with teams.
• Support budgeting and month-end reporting processes.
• Produce commercial and financial reports for key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

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

CIMA qualification (ideally)

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA)

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

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.

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