Overview Reference Commercial Financial Salary ZAR/month Job Location - South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town Job Type Permanent Posted 10 November 2023 Our client is looking for a Commercial Financial Analyst in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) space, who is skilled in analyzing market trends, financial data, and business strategies to provide actionable insights and recommendations. This role requires an individual with a strong background in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, combined with a deep understanding of the FMCG industry dynamics. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business insights. Responsibilities: Review the forecast monthly by brand, channel and customer in collaboration with sales leaders and supply chain; Support the CFO and Head of Commercial Finance with budget and forecasting processes, month end reporting, and ad-hoc reporting requirements and IT related projects; Support the Director of Retail, D2C and Business Development via business partnering, analysis, opportunity assessments and quarterly performance reviews; Develop and maintain accurate retail store contribution statements; Ensure all pricing, promotions and for retail stores are reflected accurately in SAP; Investment requests for new retail stores; Forecasting and reporting on entire retail store P&L; Develop and maintain trackers on retail KPIs (e.g. labour hours, OT tracking, promo tracking etc.); Monitor monthly marketing and trade spend in comparison with Budget and latest estimates; Parter with the Director of marketing to assess the effectiveness of current processes and to suggest and implement improvements; Assist product managers with the costing for new product development; Administrator for the business intelligence warehouse (IBM Cognos); Analyze and recommend promo mechanics across brands to improve efficiency and uptake; Provide accurate views on risks and opportunities Key Skills: Needs to have excellent attention to detail. A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage, communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders at all operational levels. Methodical and structured approach to tasks. Able to set priorities and clear targets. High flexibility. Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business. Qualifications: University degree and ideally studying towards the CIMA degree; A minimum of 2 years experience in a finance analytical role; Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; Experience in the area of Accounting/Controlling or internal / external audit with strong retail and marketing interest. Excellence Excel skills. SAP experience considered to be an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr