Commercial Finance Analyst Fmcg

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196, South Africa

Job Description


About the Role:
We are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst who can go beyond accounting to become a strategic thought partner to leadership and sales teams. This role will be central to driving insight into pricing, margins, promotions, stock performance, and customer/channel profitability.
You will work directly with the business owner, and help professionalize and streamline financial visibility and commercial decisions across divisions.
This is not a traditional accounting role. This is for someone who wants to use numbers to shape strategy.
What You'll Do:

  • Build and automate channel/SKU/customer-level P&Ls and margin analysis
  • Analyze returns, promotions, and distribution costs to assess true profitability
  • Partner with sales/category teams to evaluate promo ROI, pricing, and reorders
  • Track and explain budget vs actuals, helping business heads stay on target
  • Design and deliver management reports/dashboards in Excel or Power BI
  • Scrutinize value chains with proper costing analysis
  • Conduct pricing analysis in light of sellout data
  • Support forecasting and planning processes across both divisions
  • Create and structure SOPs that ensure financial discipline and accountability
  • Collaborate closely with the accounting team to bridge operations and finance
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis to support board-level decisions and investments
Who You Should Be:
  • Minimum 3-6 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering, ideally in an FMCG or consumer goods environment
  • Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g. Odoo)
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, yet commercially savvy
  • Able to challenge assumptions and communicate data-driven insights to non-finance stakeholders
  • Someone who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-moving environments
  • Bonus: experience with distribution models, modern trade, or travel retail

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1947179
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    20000 - 25000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned