Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join the South African Finance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Finance Business Partner: Supply Chain.
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola?authorised bottler?in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola?ready-to-drink beverages?sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA?group?services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.
Key Purpose
Provide accurate financial analysis and reporting to support cost management, budgeting, and performance monitoring. Ensure compliance with governance standards, assist with audits, and contribute to process optimization and asset control while partnering with the business to enable informed decision-making.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure Accurate and Timely Cost Reporting

Deliver weekly and monthly consolidated cost review reports, ensuring risks of overspend are flagged and addressed proactively. * Implement and Monitor RACM Framework Compliance
Lead quarterly self-assessments, track line manager compliance, and implement corrective action plans based on audit findings. * Coordinate Annual Budgeting and Forecasting Cycles
Manage full budget lifecycle, consolidate submissions, and ensure alignment with strategic goals and business targets. * Deliver Strategic Margin and Performance Insights
Provide in-depth margin, pricing, and ROI analyses to highlight opportunities for cost savings and top-line growth. * Lead Governance Training and Policy Implementation
Drive financial governance acumen across functions through training, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Support Internal and External Audit Requirements
Serve as primary liaison for auditors, ensuring timely provision of evidence and supporting documentation to validate controls and reporting. * Oversee Financial Planner and Team Outputs
Supervise and develop direct reports, ensuring alignment with corporate finance goals and accurate execution of responsibilities. * Drive Stock and Asset Control Accuracy
Manage quarterly stock counts, impairment reviews, and asset verifications to ensure correct reporting and financial accuracy.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications

• BCom (Hons) in Financial Management or equivalent (required)
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• 3-6 years' experience in financial management, preferably within the FMCG industry
• Proven experience in:
• Cost and margin analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Governance and audit compliance
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems (D365 preferred)
• Experience in margin improvement or pricing strategies (advantageous)

Skills

• Expert ability to consolidate, interpret, and present complex financial data, especially for cost, margin, and income statement analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with Finance and advanced Excel (e.g., dashboards, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance Knowledge (RACM/SOX)

Ability to lead, supervise, and coach financial planning staff, fostering performance and professional development. * Strategic Business Partnering and Communication
Confidently engage with senior leaders, influence decision-making, and present financial insights clearly. * Budgeting and Forecasting Expertise
Strong critical thinking for scenario planning, cost-efficiency evaluations, and risk mitigation. * Ability to design and implement templates, reporting tools, and workflow improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
General
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.
Policy
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required