Finance Planner: Budgeting & Scenario Planning at The Coca-Cola Company

Key Purpose

• The Finance Planner: Budgeting & Scenario Planning acts as a trusted finance partner by providing high-quality budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, translating financial data into actionable insight that supports business performance, risk management, and strategic growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to

Timely Delivery of Budgeting and Forecasting Cycles

• Complete budgeting and forecasting processes within set deadlines to ensure alignment with organizational financial planning.

Accurate 3-Year Financial Plan Development

• Prepare and deliver a comprehensive and realistic 3-year financial plan supporting strategic business goals.

Effective Scenario Planning

• Generate scenario analyses and financial models to support decision-making under different business conditions.
• Quality Assurance of Budget Submissions
• Critically review departmental budget submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.

Consolidated Budget Reporting and Management Review

• Compile and present consolidated budgets and forecasts for senior management review and approval.

Budget Monitoring and Variance Analysis

• Track budget performance throughout the year, identifying and reporting discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.

Compliance and Process Optimization

• Ensure adherence to budgeting standards and policies, while identifying and implementing process improvements.

Business Insight and Stakeholder Support

• Provide insightful financial commentary and commercial training to empower stakeholders across departments.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• BCom Honours or equivalent (required)
• CA(SA) / CIMA / CTA (advantageous)

Experience

• 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Operational finance experience beneficial
• Experience with complex reporting functions
• Familiarity with Power BI, D365, HFM

Skills

• Budgeting & Forecasting expertise
• Financial Analysis & Scenario Planning
• Business Process Optimization
• Stakeholder Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Advanced Excel, D365, HFM, Power BI proficiency
• Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving
• Training and Knowledge Sharing

Deadline:26th March,2026