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 keyCritical Skills Required
Advanced Excel skills is essentialStrong 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.