South Africa: Commercial Finance Analyst – Leading Beverage Company, Bahrain posted by HotelJobs

Commercial Finance Analyst Leading Beverage Company, Bahrain Our client is a leading importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages in Bahrain operation in the retail, home delivery and on-trade sectors and they are now seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst ( CFA) to join their team. With a cutting edge portfolio covering over 400 products from more than 50 international companies, the company represents some of the worlds biggest developing brands. The CFA will serve as the financial backbone of the companys operations by providing accurate, timely and insightful financial analysis and reporting. The role ensures transparency, consistency and data driven strategies to support business growth and profitability and reports directly through to the Groups Director of Finance. Key requirements Minimum 5 years of senior financial experience in FMCG, beverage, or international distribution. Strong commercial finance experience across On-Trade, Off-Trade, and Retail channels. Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is an advantage. Solid understanding of pricing, promotions, trade terms, and trade models. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams. High level of accuracy, ownership, and consistency in financial reporting excellent communication skills Ability to analyze complex data, simplify insights, and guide decision-making. Experience in building comprehensive performance reports and financial summaries. Knowledge of trade spend management, margin governance, and profitability analysis. Ability to support forecasting, KPI tracking, and commercial proposals. Package Salary US$3,500 net per month Accommodation Transportation Medical Insurance Life Insurance Annual Ticket home Single or married status (no schooling provided) Please do not apply if you do not possess the specified skills and experience stated above. If you do not receive a reply within 7 days, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful. Recent contactable references must be provided from at least two employers prior to current. By applying for this position, the candidate agrees to provide any additional information requested by the recruitment consultant in order to compile a comprehensive Candidate Profile which includes the consultant obtaining verbal work related references from recent employers as well as confirmation of service from the respective Human Resources Departments.