Regional Financial Analyst (Liquor)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Regional Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is vital in managing and analyzing financial performance within the FMCG sector, specifically focusing on liquor. You will be responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights, supporting strategic planning, and enhancing operational efficiency. If you have a knack for financial analysis and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact while working in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in financial management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business controlling and finance in the FMCG sector.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports and coordinate business reporting.
• Lead financial forecast processes and support regional updates.

Skills

Business controlling

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Tools

Power BI

ESSBASE

Microsoft databases

PowerPoint

Job description

Regional Financial Analyst (Liquor) required in Cape Town.

Are you a specialist within the FMCG/Wine/Spirits sector managing and analysing business financial performance at a regional level?

Our global client is seeking an experienced individual to perform business analysis and provide operational support to the Finance Director and team.

The role involves managing comprehensive data sets and transforming them into formats that aid management in making operational decisions.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in business controlling and/or finance within the Liquor or FMCG industry.
• Relevant degree qualification; fluent in English; French language skills are advantageous.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills.
• Experience in generating process documentation and reports.
• Good business understanding with an interest in sales and marketing.
• Proficiency in Excel (including macros and programming), PowerPoint, and multi-dimensional tools like ESSBASE, EOS, and Microsoft databases.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, rigor, proactivity, and team spirit are essential.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Logical, efficient, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate actions.
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable with ambiguous and changing situations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Analysis

• Prepare actual monthly reports—revenue, variance, mid-month, and month-end forecasting.
• Coordinate business reporting, including shipments, depletions, and stock tracking.
• Develop and maintain user-friendly performance tracking tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Aggregate reports and insights to identify risks and opportunities versus forecasts.
• Coordinate information flow and address customer risk queries.
• Partner with the FD in preparing business reviews and ad hoc analyses.

Strategic Planning

• Lead financial forecast processes.
• Build LE/Budget/R&O forecasts for the regional office.
• Support regional team updates for a five-year plan and brand planning.

A&P + Funds to the Trade

• Consolidate monthly reports to analyze actuals versus forecasts.
• Coordinate tracking to ensure efficient processes across European markets.
• Follow up on regional A&P budgets versus actuals; prepare monthly and year-end accruals.
• Audit invoices received and maintain records of justifications.
• Monitor risks and opportunities to compare FY estimates against budgets.

Overhead Costs

• Lead forecast processes for the European regional office and South African market.
• Build and consolidate monthly reporting files for forecasts.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting with regular follow-up.
• Prepare monthly and year-end accruals for the regional office and company.

Pricing Process

• Manage price list updates to ensure efficiency and control, monitoring impacts and gaps versus budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of price lists for consistency across the region.
• Maintain price accuracy in the central price list and distributor platform database.

Reporting Tools

• Develop dynamic visualizations of large datasets to support management decision-making (e.g., Power BI).
• Enhance existing internal reports for greater efficiency.

Analysis & Business Partnering

• Support the team in creating presentations for senior executive meetings.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses for various stakeholders.
• Partner on new projects and key topics in Europe, providing innovative ideas and technical solutions to meet business objectives.