Position Title: Business Development & Planning Finance Analyst
Cape Town, ZA
Philip Morris South Africa is seeking a Business Development & Planning (BD&P) Analyst to join our Smoke-Free Products (SFP) Partnering team in Cape Town. If you’re a strategic problem solver with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving business performance, this role offers an exciting opportunity to chip in to the transformation of our industry.
As a Business Development & Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, comprehensive reports and insights to support decision-making and identify growth opportunities. You will partner closely with commercial teams to optimize financial planning, pricing, and forecasting for our Smoke-Free Products category.
Your ‘day to day’
Commercial Strategy & Business Analysis
- Support the translation of SFP Commercial Strategy into actionable financial and operational plans.
- Conduct scenario analysis to assess volume growth opportunities, market share outlook, and pricing benefits.
- Own the SFP pricing approval process and ensure accurate system updates.
- Maintain and update the SFP Sensitivity Model to support sales forecasting.
- Track and analyze commercial initiatives and trade programs related to SFP.
Philip Morris Group & Regional Reporting
- Ensure timely monthly submission of PM Group and Regional SFP reports.
- Prepare quarterly competitor analysis, tracking market trends, sales performance, product launches, and pricing strategies.
Financial Planning & Business Investment
- Apply a data-driven approach to provide financial insights that drive consumer-centric and commercially sound decisions.
- Support commercial teams in evaluating long-term SFP investment opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to enhance return on investment.
- Assist in developing cases for new product launches and pivotal initiatives.
Business Planning Cycle & Budgeting
- Support the annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) strategy update and translate plans into financial projections.
- Assist in coordinating the yearly budget cycle with SFP commercial functions and prepare review presentations for senior management.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Strong understanding of consumer value propositions and commercial strategies.
- Expertise in financial analysis, data storytelling, budgeting, and reporting (preferably in a multinational environment).
- Experience in strategic business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making.
- Project management experience is an advantage.
Who we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field.
- Preference for candidates pursuing CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA, or relevant Honours/Postgraduate qualifications.
- At least 3–5 years’ experience in Finance, Business Development, or Strategic Analytics within FMCG or pharmaceutical industry.
- Solid experience in a Budget & Financial Reporting function is key
Critical Skills Required
- Advanced Excel skills is essential
- Strong PowerPoint proficiency.
- Experience with NielsenIQ and PowerBI is advantageous.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive business insights.
Why Join Us?
At Philip Morris South Africa, we’re not just about business—we’re about transformation. We are leading the shift toward a smoke-free future, and this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a pioneering industry change.
If you’re looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
