Business Planning Analyst

Diageo PLC

Johannesburg, South Africa
On-site
Financial planning and forecasting
Business performance management
Financial modeling and excel skills
Diageo PLC is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa, to optimize business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in finance or accounting, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively

Job Summary

  • Drive strategic business decisions and optimize company performance through forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
  • Play an active role in assisting the Business Performance Manager to drive robust planning and outlook processes across the business.
  • Collaborate with department heads to understand financial drivers and provide financial insights to support operational decisions.

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Diageo PLC is seeking a Business Planning Analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa, to optimize business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in finance or accounting, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial planning and forecasting
  • Business performance management
  • Financial modeling and Excel skills
  • Reporting and analysis
  • Data accuracy and consistency

Nice-to-have

  • Strong presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Continuous process improvement

Key Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in FP&A
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Experience working in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • CA or CIMA (preferred)

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