MEA Senior FP&A Analyst

Kimberly-Clark; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consumer products is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role involves leading commercial financial performance and collaborating with teams to enhance decision-making processes. Candidates should have an accounting qualification and substantial experience in commercial finance, especially within FMCG environments. A hybrid work model is offered, fostering flexibility and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Retirement provident fund

Employee wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Commercial Finance.
• 3+ years in roles with increased responsibility.
• Experience in FMCG and retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial financial performance across SSA / MEA markets.
• Co-pilot and manage P&L ownership.
• Collaborate with Finance function to improve processes.

Skills

Commercial Finance expertise

Stakeholder influence

Data management skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA preferred)

Job description

Description

MEA Senior FP&A Analyst - Bryanston, Johannesburg

Advert closing date : end of day, 6th August 2025

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

Senior FP& A Analyst for the MEA business, partnering with the SSA / MEA Commercial Team and driving commercial financial performance across SSA / MEA markets and customers. Responsibility to lead, challenge and influence commercial planning, analysis, and key strategic decisions to ensure results delivery in both current year and 3-year SBP timeframe.

It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will :

Co-pilot and P&L ownership for MEA business alongside MEA Finance Lead and Commercial Leads

Ownership of top-line and bottom-line forecast and commercial analysis to support strategy execution, strengthen in-market performance and improve overall decision making to deliver both top line growth and margin improvement

Financial leadership across commercial finance including Revenue Management, Innovation & Portfolio Management, Investment ROI (A&P and Capex)

Collaborate across Finance function with Finance Lead, Delivered Cost, Controllership, Global Business Services, MID with a “CFO mindset” for business to improve processes

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works : flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following :

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Accounting qualified (CIMA preferred) with 7+ years professional experience in Commercial Finance

At least 3 years in positions with increased responsibility for results delivery and commercial finance and decision making.

FMCG experience with strong business acumen and in-depth knowledge of retail environments, experience in strategy development, revenue management, solving complex problems, decision making

Strong data management skills, attention to detail / accuracy and proven capability to lead, prioritize and deliver high-quality output under time pressure

Proven ability to lead, challenge and influence across functional boundaries – at senior levels of the organization – and deliver results

Clear and compelling communication – both written and verbal.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .

South Africa :

As part of your Total Rewards package, you will be entitled to a comprehensive set of benefits. Some of these are listed below :

Reward and recognition – to attract and retain the best talent we offer competitive pay. We reward excellence and high performance through annual performance related increases and employee recognition awards.

Great support for good health – we value good health, and to support you, you will have various options for medical insurance with a 50% employer contribution and Gap cover.

Planning for the future – Being a member of the Provident fund will provide you with savings to provide an income after retirement.

Protection for you and your family in case of illness or injury – for peace of mind you will have Life cover, disability insurance and Funeral benefit.

Learning and growth – our employees value the opportunities for professional and personal growth that we offer. A wide range of training is available with Study bursaries for external courses and an opportunity to apply for School fee bursaries for your children

Employee Wellbeing – our Thrive program covers Physical, Emotional, Mental and Financial wellbeing to help you be at your best, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers professional resources and tools to support you and your family.

Time off – to help you manage your work life balance and cater for different stages of life, we offer attractive annual leave, and policies to cover maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave.

Other – you will be able to enjoy discounted company products. Subsidized canteen meals and uniforms are provided at our mill locations.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally, the fine print….

Primary Location

Bryanston Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time