- Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst: Logistics, to join the Finance team at CCSBA.
Key Purpose
- The Finance Analyst: Logistics provides strategic financial analysis and governance to enhance logistics cost efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to:
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
Education
- 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 (MSD 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.
- Must be proficient with writing Power BI reports. Understand and capable of database management. Focus on analytics and data interrogation for management and strategy decisions
- 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.
Deadline:16th June,2026
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