Finance Analyst -Commercial

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Company: East Africa Bottling Share Company (Ethiopia)

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Job Description

An exciting vacant position has arisen at East Africa Bottling Share Company – Ethiopia for the role of Finance Analyst-Commercial . East Africa Bottling Share Company ( EABSC) works with the world’s most cherished trademark; invests in the most sophisticated production system in the world and employ people who are prepared to work with passion and focus. The position is structured to report to the Country Lead-Commercial Finance .

Key purpose statement.

The primary purpose of this role is to serve as a financial data management and reporting expert, responsible for reconciling discrepancies across financial systems, resolving system issues, and developing financial tools to meet the company’s reporting requirements. Additionally, the analyst is tasked with conducting financial system analyses to identify opportunities for digitization and automation, providing input on training and project plans, and supporting governance and compliance efforts by logging requests, providing stakeholder feedback, and conducting self-assessments.

The role also involves project support and performance tracking, including analyzing and reporting on project progress, highlighting areas of risk and success factors, and resolving post go-live support queries to ensure smooth transitions to new finance systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning:

Coordinate with finance business partners to consolidate, analyze, and prepare presentations for various budget cycles (long-term and short-term)
Load budget data into the relevant systems

Financial Modeling and Analysis:

Develop financial models and analytical tools to support decision-making

Reporting:

Conduct in-depth variance analysis and provide commentary
Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting

Financial Data Management and Reporting:

Reconcile and highlight discrepancies in financial data across systems
Resolve system issues and address data mapping challenges
Prepare finance master data files for month-end and budgeting
Develop financial tools to meet reporting requirements
Extract and reconcile data from ERP to reporting platforms

Financial System Analysis and Optimization:

Conduct analyses to support finance system investigations
Identify opportunities to digitize and automate finance processes
Understand current finance system processes for scoping

Governance and Compliance:

Manage finance master data on the ERP system
Provide feedback on progress of logged requests
Conduct self-assessments to identify compliance issues
Engage with auditors to assess internal controls compliance

Project Support and Performance Tracking:

Track, analyze, and report on project performance
Highlight areas of risk, opportunity, and success factors
Analyze data for post-implementation reviews
Resolve post go-live support queries.

Skills, Experience & Education

First Degree in Accounting and Finance, Financial Management or related field of studies.
Minimum of 5 years experience in financial analysis, reporting, or finance systems management, preferably within a complex or fast-paced environment.

Skill Required

Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of product and industry knowledge
Excellent attention to detail for accurate financial analysis and reporting
Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders
Motivational and presentation skills to effectively communicate financial insights and strategies
Customer-focused approach with strong negotiation skills
Expertise in revenue management to drive profitability and customer satisfaction
Strategic thinking with insights into industry trends and competitor activities
Ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies
Resilience and flexibility to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
Effective conflict handling and problem-solving abilities to address financial and operational challenges
Ability to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently, ensuring smooth financial operations
Understanding of evolving business needs and the ability to adapt systems for added value
Focus on execution excellence and maintaining high standards in all financial activities

Additional Experience Required

Post-graduate qualification in project management would be advantageous
Experience in project management would be advantageous
Programming and coding experience would be advantageous
Effectively communicate financial insights and strategies to various stakeholders
Possess the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and compelling manner.

Applicants must be Ethiopian nationals.

At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.