Finance Business Partner: Gauteng

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner, to join the Finance team at CCBA: South Africa. Key Purpose : The Finance Business Partner is responsible for driving profitable business performance through strategic financial insight, cost optimisation and strong financial governance. Key Duties & Responsibilities Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to: Drive Regional Cost Optimization: Partner with Regional Leadership to conduct bi-monthly cost reviews, identify overspend risks, and implement corrective action plans—achieving a minimum 3% reduction in controllable costs year-on-year. Deliver Accurate and Timely Financial Forecasts: Produce and present twice-monthly cost forecasts, ensuring variances to budget are within a 2% band, enabling senior leaders to make informed, proactive decisions. Elevate Financial Governance and Control Adherence: Lead quarterly RACM self-assessments and corrective action tracking; close 95% of identified control gaps within target timelines to maintain a robust control environment. Provide Actionable Variance Analysis & Margin Insights: Compile monthly Income Statement variance reports and margin analyses for total CCBSA and individual channels—highlighting at least three actionable pricing or mix opportunities each quarter that improve overall profitability. Coordinate and Consolidate Annual Budget Process: Issue budgeting templates, consolidate functional inputs, benchmark against peer regions, and deliver a final regional budget with variance to prior year revenue and cost no greater than 5%. Strengthen Stakeholder Financial Capability: Develop and roll out targeted financial training modules for line managers; achieve a 90% "competent" rating (via post-training assessments) across regional leadership teams within six months. Ensure Accurate Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Asset Controls: Oversee quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and surprise stock-counts; resolve 100% of long-outstanding reconciliations and variances by period-end to safeguard asset integrity. Lead Financial Team Performance & Talent Development: Manage and mentor regional finance staff to ensure 100% on-time delivery of monthly reports; achieve at least one internal promotion or succession placement within the finance team annually. Functional Capabilities: Cost Management & Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Governance & Control Compliance Variance Analysis & Financial Insights Stakeholder Collaboration & Training Financial Data Consolidation & Systems Alignment Risk Assessment & Provision Management Continuous Process Improvement Skills, Experience & Education Education: BCom (Honours) in Accounting or Financial Management (required) CA(SA) or CIMA certification (advantageous) Additional postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, Postgrad Diploma) beneficial Experience: 8 - 10 years' progressive financial management experience, ideally within FMCG or consumer goods. Proven track record in regional budgeting, cost control, and governance implementation. Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex models, pivot tables, macros) Proficiency with ERP/financial systems and budgeting platforms Strong competence in variance analysis, margin management, and financial reporting Excellent stakeholder collaboration and communication (verbal & written) Ability to develop training materials and build financial acumen across non-financial teams Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and talent development High attention to detail, objectivity, and integrity when handling sensitive data Location & Commitments Based in South Africa (regional office or Head Office); on-site presence required. Occasional travel within region for leadership forums, audits, and stock-count support. Deadline:8th October,2026