Commercial Analyst - CA (SA) / CIMA - KFC

The core focus areas of the role are to support and drive commercial decisions on the big key business drivers of Value, Innovation, eCommerce, Menu optimisation & the benefits of linking consumer insights to financial implications to the business. The role also serves as a key bridge between Finance and Marketing departments in supporting their planning and sales forecasting requirements.

Key requirements for the role:

• Partner with Marketing teams to deliver financial business cases on both the short & the long-term pipelines. Provide post-campaign financial analysis. Analyse trends and reach of historic campaigns across different marketing channels to create a framework for marketing budgeting and to model expected results. Create reporting measures for the ROI on all present and future projects
• Prepare & analyse with insight-driven commentary - weekly and periodic sales report and mix analysis for BYA/LT/Council meetings
• Review and evaluate the accuracy of weekly sales plans in partnership with the Planning/Marketing teams and develop robust accurate sales forecasting for Market Growth Plan, AOP and Quarterly forecasts.
• Ad hoc project work

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Qualifications:

• A CA or completed CIMA Qualification

Required Experience:

• 3 - 5 years experience in a Commercial role, specifically involved with statistical analysis of financial data
• Africa experience is crucial
• QSR /FMCG industry background will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Advanced skills in MS Office with above average Excel skills
• Strong ability to communicate in oral and written forms
• Proven analytical skills and provide insight-driven commentary
• Problem-Solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
• Ability to work in an ever changing environment
• Ability to forge strong alliances with cross functional stakeholders
• Passion to drive best in class reporting through systems
• Creative thinker with ability to challenge the status quo
• PowerBI skills