Cape Town City Centre: Commercial Finance Analyst

Our client is a globally recognised premium FMCG brand , operating in South Africa as part of an international group with a heritage spanning more than a century. With a strong local footprint and a national retail presence, the business is known for its high-quality products, performance-driven culture, and commitment to excellence . The South African operation employs over 150 people and works closely with international stakeholders, offering exposure to world-class systems, processes, and commercial best practice. Position Purpose The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and reporting across the business. The role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations, supporting forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting, and profitability analysis to enable informed management decisions. Key Responsibilities Review and analyse monthly forecasts by brand, channel, and customer , in collaboration with Sales and Supply Chain teams Support month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes, and ad-hoc commercial analysis Develop and maintain customer and brand contribution statements , providing actionable insights to management Produce daily, weekly, and monthly commercial and financial reports for key stakeholders Ensure pricing and promotional mechanics are accurately reflected in the ERP system Monitor promotional and operating expenditure against budget and latest estimates, highlighting risks and opportunities Analyse promotional ROI and performance of new product launches against targets Support product managers with costing for new product development Perform financial modelling and price simulation analysis Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand financial requirements and support business objectives Requirements Relevant University degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Science, Economics or similar) Ideally studying towards a CIMA qualification Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance or analytical role (FMCG or retail environment preferred) Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail Advanced Microsoft Excel capability Experience with SAP (S/4HANA advantageous) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Skills & Competencies Commercially astute with a strong understanding of customers and market dynamics Excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills (written and verbal) Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced FMCG environment Performance-driven, resilient, and goal-oriented Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence cross-functional teams Innovative problem-solver with a proactive mindset Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Comfortable working with complex quantitative and qualitative data Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to grow alongside the business Why Apply? Join a high-performing, internationally backed FMCG business Exposure to commercial finance, strategic decision-making, and senior stakeholders Strong career development and learning opportunities Collaborative, performance-focused culture