Commercial Finance Analyst, Modern Trade

Mondelez International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global snack company based in Johannesburg is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst. This role requires strong financial analysis and data structuring skills, along with a focus on compliance and controls. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in finance within the FMCG sector, excellent Excel proficiency, and knowledge of SAP. You will play a key role in the finance team, supporting the business through detailed analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in a similar role within FMCG or Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience working for a multinational company.
• Proficiency in processing large quantities of data.

Responsibilities

• Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management.
• Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment.
• Monitor and report on commercial spend vs Prior Year/Rolling Forecasts.
• Manage and maintain financials to ensure targets are achieved.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data collection and structuring

Collaboration and communication skills

SAP experience

Strong business savvy

Customer-focused mindset

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

CIMA or CA (working towards)

Tools

Excel

SAP

BI

Job description

Job title : Commercial Finance Analyst, Modern Trade

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 10, 2025

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• You will perform detailed finance work, transactions and data structuring under the guidance of the Finance Manager. You will collect data, be responsible for maintaining information integrity, monitor reconciliations and conduct basic checks and controls.

How you will contribute

You will :

• Execute aspects of finance planning and performance management process and related financial decisions potentially including Annual Contract planning / forecasting, target development, financial performance reporting / analysis, financial modeling and decision support for a focused scope within a region, business unit, country, Supply Chain, Mondelēz International Business Services or Corporate Finance team. You will also execute data collection and data integrity checks
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in area of scope and ensure full compliance with our policies
• Execute ad hoc analyses and projects as requested by the Senior Finance Manager (or Director)
• Support projects to improve efficiencies and improvements to ways of working and embrace a mindset of continuous improvement
• Contribute to a high-performing Finance team. You will also invest in personal development and the development of your Finance peers

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in :

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in financial analysis and data collection / structuring
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
• GROWTH / DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to execute opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

More about this role

What you need to know about this position :

• The Commercial Finance Analyst will work within their team to ensure the maintenance of finance transactions, data, systems and reporting for the South African Modern Trade Channel. This will include financial performance reporting, analysis and maintenance of strong controls and compliance in your area of scope to ensure full adherence to our policies. You will also contribute to a high-performing Finance team.

What extra ingredients you will bring :

Financial Analysis

• Monitor, control, and report on commercial spend vs Prior Year / Rolling Forecasts. Implement mechanisms and tools to facilitate this.
• Month end closing - volume & net sales.
• Daily monitoring of sales, sales rates, promo spend and reporting to various stakeholders.
• Monitoring of customer and product mix.
• Support the sales team by challenging the commercial strategy based on financial analysis.
• Provide financial analysis, commentary and decision support to the sales team and counsel them on financial matters that impact short term results and strategic decisions.
• Prepare in-depth and insightful analysis of business results (via PowerPoint Presentations), including the identification of opportunities and risks together with recommendations for actions to address these. Submit commentaries and analytics for monthly internal business reviews within BU and with Country / Area sales teams.
• Support on project testing and implementations where required

Financial Planning and Management

• Understand all micro-processes related to sales, within SAP and BI.
• Control of Gross sales, trade spend and Net sales in G / L.
• Maintenance of customer and contractual terms.
• Manage and maintain the company financials to ensure that targets are achieved, and exceptions are highlighted.
• Monthly reporting of Vol and Net Sales by Customer, trend analysis and by brand by month rolling forecasts
• Working with the Commercial Finance Manager, Modern Trade and Order to cash teams : Control Rebate and discretionary spend.
• Validation of Rebate / Claims and ad-hoc payments in conjunction with Commercial teams

Internal Controls :

• Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope.
• Maintain full compliance with MDLZ policies and procedures.

Qualification And Experience :

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Working towards CIMA or CA preferable
• 4-6 Years in a similar role within FMCG or Manufacturing Environment
• Should ideally have worked for a multinational company
• Proficient Excel skills
• SAP, BI, SAC experience advantageous
• Must be able to process large quantities of data in short spaces of time
• Strong business and interpersonal savvy
• Process Management
• Customer Focused and consumer-centric

Key Stakeholders :

• Key Account Managers (Modern Trade)
• Customer Planning and Activation Teams
• Accounting and External Reporting
• Category Finance
• Financial Planning & Analysis

Work schedule :

• Standard Business Hours
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