FP&A Analyst: Food Industry Forecast & Insights

Massmart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an Analyst for Financial Planning & Analysis to provide analytical support and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, proficient in financial tools like Power BI and Excel, and possess 3+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic business decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3+ years FP&A / management reporting / financial modelling experience.
• Exposure to financial planning and analysis is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for strategic business reviews.
• Prepare reporting packs and dashboards for performance reviews.
• Conduct trend analysis and variance investigations.
• Monitor pricing and cost trends to support margin analysis.
• Liaise with portfolio teams for planning inputs.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Ability to build basic financial models

High accuracy and quality in reporting

Clear communication of financial data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting

Honours degree in Finance / Economics / Accounting preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an Analyst for Financial Planning & Analysis to provide analytical support and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, proficient in financial tools like Power BI and Excel, and possess 3+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic business decision-making.