Milnerton: Business Development & Planning Analyst – Finance (Contract Role) posted by O’Brien Recruitment
Posted on 2025-06-26 00:00:00
| Employer | O’Brien Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | FMCG Wholesale |
| Location | Western Cape / Milnerton |
Job Summary
Cape Town | Leading FMCG Environment | Strategic, Analytical, Impactful
Are you a strategic thinker with a flair for data-driven decision-making and a passion for shaping the future of consumer products? Im currently recruiting for a high-impact Business Development & Planning Analyst role on a 6 month contract within the for a global FMCG client based in Cape Town.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business thats not just transforming its product line, but the entire industry. Youll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team at the forefront of commercial innovation.
Please kindly forward you CV to *****@*****.co.za
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
Commercial Strategy & Business Analysis
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Translate commercial strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
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Conduct scenario analysis to assess volume growth, market share outlook, and pricing.
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Own the pricing approval process and ensure system accuracy.
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Maintain the SFP Sensitivity Model to support sales forecasting.
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Track and analyze SFP-related commercial initiatives and trade programs.
Group & Regional Reporting
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Ensure timely monthly submissions for group and regional reporting.
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Compile quarterly competitor analyses tracking market trends, product launches, and pricing strategies.
Financial Planning & Investment
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Provide financial insights that enable sound, consumer-focused decisions.
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Support long-term investment evaluations with detailed financial modelling.
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Assist with business cases for new product launches and strategic initiatives.
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Conduct ad hoc analysis to improve ROI.
Planning Cycle & Budgeting
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Support annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) updates and translate into financial projections.
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Coordinate yearly budgeting activities with commercial stakeholders and prepare senior management presentations.
What Were Looking For:
Skills & Experience
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Solid understanding of consumer value and commercial strategy.
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Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and data storytelling.
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Strategic business planning and investment analysis experience.
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Project management exposure is a plus.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or related.
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Progress toward CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgrad preferred.
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35 years experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analysis (preferably within FMCG).
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Prior exposure to Budget & Reporting functions.
Technical & Soft Skills
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Advanced Excel is non-negotiable.
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Strong PowerPoint skills essential.
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PowerBI and NielsenIQ exposure advantageous.
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Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
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Self-driven with a knack for extracting insights from data.
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