Strategic Finance Analyst: Cost, Budget & Margin Insights

The Coca-Cola Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer is looking for a Finance Analyst to join their South African Finance team. The candidate will be responsible for providing accurate financial analysis and reporting to support cost management and performance monitoring. Expectations include delivering consolidated cost review reports, managing the annual budgeting process, and leading compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial management, proficiency in Excel, and experience in the FMCG industry. This role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and reports to the Finance Business Partner: Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience in cost and margin analysis, budgeting, and governance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and monthly consolidated cost review reports.
• Lead quarterly self-assessments and track compliance.
• Manage the full budget lifecycle and consolidate submissions.
• Provide in-depth margin, pricing, and ROI analyses.
• Drive financial governance through training and policy updates.
• Serve as primary liaison for auditors.
• Supervise and develop direct reports.
• Manage quarterly stock counts and impairment reviews.

Skills

Cost and margin analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Knowledge

Strategic Business Partnering

Strong critical thinking

Education

BCom (Hons) in Financial Management

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Tools

D365

Job description

A leading beverage manufacturer is looking for a Finance Analyst to join their South African Finance team. The candidate will be responsible for providing accurate financial analysis and reporting to support cost management and performance monitoring. Expectations include delivering consolidated cost review reports, managing the annual budgeting process, and leading compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial management, proficiency in Excel, and experience in the FMCG industry. This role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and reports to the Finance Business Partner: Supply Chain.