Strategic Business Analyst

Heineken; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is looking for a Finance Business Partner in Johannesburg. This role involves providing timely and relevant financial information to support decision-making and manage costs effectively. Candidates should have strong financial analysis skills, a good understanding of business operations, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position is permanent and part of a diverse and inclusive organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and decision support.
• Strong understanding of business operations and financial management.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis to support decision making.
• Prepare timely reports on business performance.
• Monitor costs and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business operations knowledge

Governance cycle support

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Bennie Pelser
Job Grade: 15
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Finance
Sub Function: Finance - Business Control
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 147023
Closing Date: 26/11/2025

Purpose of the job

Be a first class business partner for the Support Functions by providing reliable, relevant and timely information to drive fact based decision making and revenue & cost management.
Be the guardian of HEINEKEN assets and reputation through improved financial controls, managed financial risks and clear & transparent information on business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Be a co‑pilot to Support Functions in decision making through solicited and unsolicited advice based on financial analysis and in-depth knowledge of business operations.
• Support the overall governance cycle (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates) by working closely with the other controllers/analysts.
• Prepare and deliver streamlined & timely reports on quantitative and qualitative Functions/OpCo performance, including commentaries and KPIs, graphs, internal/external insights and/or benchmarks.
• Support preparation of Support Functions fund applications and cross-functional fund applications having a major impact on the OpCo strategic ambition realization. Execute post audits where relevant.
• Monitor actual cost development of OpCo as a whole and Support Functions specifically, provide early warnings on deviations, advise on corrective actions; analyse and explain OpCo working capital developments.
• Ensure reliability & integrity of accounting records (accounts and cost centres) and financial information (P&L and balance sheet) through regular controls and financial awareness of functions.
• Identify gaps in Support Functions processes, design, propose and implement solutions/controls to strengthen control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.