Finance Analyst - Nigel & Heidelberg at The Coca-Cola Company

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.

Productivity and Business Partnering

• Partner with operational teams to identify and drive productivity initiatives; identify and drive financial acumen in operations and support operations to drive key KPI's.

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.

Deadline:9th April,2026