Financial Business Analyst

Quest Staffing Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Planning Analyst for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. The role focuses on financial planning, market analysis, and strategic insights to support commercial teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and substantial experience in FMCG finance, ready to influence consumer-centric decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analysis within FMCG.
• Experience in a Budget & Reporting function.

Responsibilities

• Support translation of SFP Commercial Strategy into actionable plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis and maintain SFP Sensitivity Model.
• Assist in coordinating the yearly budget cycle and review presentations.

Skills

Excel

Education

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

CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

We're seeking a Business Planning Analyst - 6 Months Contract - Cape Town

Duties:

• Support the translation of SFP Commercial Strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess volume growth opportunities, market share outlook, and pricing benefits.
• Own the SFP pricing approval process and ensure accurate system updates.
• Maintain and update the SFP Sensitivity Model to support sales forecasting.
• Track and analyze commercial initiatives and trade programs related to SFP.
• Ensure timely monthly submission of Group and Regional SFP reports.
• Prepare quarterly competitor analysis, tracking market trends, sales performance, product launches, and pricing strategies.
• Financial Planning & Business Investment
• Apply a data-driven approach to provide financial insights that drive consumer-centric and commercially sound decisions.
• Support commercial teams in evaluating long-term SFP investment opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to enhance return on investment.
• Assist in developing cases for new product launches and pivotal initiatives.
• Business Planning Cycle & Budgeting
• Support the annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) strategy update and translate plans into financial projections.
• Assist in coordinating the yearly budget cycle with SFP commercial functions and prepare review presentations for senior management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field.
• Preference for candidates pursuing CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgraduate qualifications.
• 3-5 years' experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analysis within FMCG.
• Experience in a Budget & Reporting function.
• Critical Skills Required Excel

Salary: R 63,850.00 per month

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Cape Town