Finance Analyst job at coca cola beverages

Description

Closing Date 2026/02/27

Reference Number CCB260216-1

Job Title Finance Analyst

Job Category Finance and Procurement

Company Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

Job Type Permanent

Location – Country Uganda

Location – Province Not Applicable

Location – Town / City Kampala

Job Description Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit Finance Analyst. As a Finance Analyst, you will report directly to the Country Lead Financial Planning and Analysis.

Key Purpose Statement

The Finance Analyst will support CCBU in delivering accurate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role provides high-quality financial insights that enable strategic and operational decision-making, supports compliance with Group Finance policies, and drives continuous improvement across the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial targets, forecasts, and rolling estimates across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support business decision-making.
• Prepare performance dashboards, commentaries, and reports for management meetings.
• Provide accurate financial analyses and insights on business performance vs Plan, Forecast, Prior Year, and strategic targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capability.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, IFRS, internal controls, and external audit requirements.
• Analyze Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support development of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) and Revolving Estimates (RE).

Skills, Experience & Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification or active progress toward ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum experience of 5 years in sales or FMCG experience.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 proficiency is an added advantage.

General Competencies.

• Strong Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and storytelling with data.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

• Lead preparation of financial targets, forecasts, and rolling estimates across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support business decision-making.
• Prepare performance dashboards, commentaries, and reports for management meetings.
• Provide accurate financial analyses and insights on business performance vs Plan, Forecast, Prior Year, and strategic targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical capability.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, IFRS, internal controls, and external audit requirements.
• Analyze Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support development of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) and Revolving Estimates (RE).

• Strong Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and storytelling with data.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 proficiency is an added advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification or active progress toward ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is an added advantage.