Are you a born ENTREPRENEUR who loves to INNOVATE or do you prefer driving COLLABORATION with a sense of RESPONSIBILITY and a touch of EXCELLENCE? If you answered yes, then we want to hear from you. Applying for a job at LINDT is an easy process. Simply click APPLY and follow the steps to upload your application. Position Purpose Acts as key business partner to all departments and senior management at Lindt South Africa. Responsible for providing business performance analysis and managing the Sales & Operations Planning process. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Finance and Operations analysists in various aspects of the business (some of which are outlined below) and act as an internal business partner to the Executive team and department heads. Monthly volume and rolling forecast cycle for total company, including partnering with the Key accounts and marketing team and reporting back to management; Forecasting, reporting (month end duties) and variance analysis of the company P&L. Including but not limited to Gross to Net sales, COGS, Distribution, Marketing, Admin, & Selling expenses. Seasonal analysis around volume, portfolio, pricing and tracking; Customer, Brand and Retail monthly contribution statement compilation and analysis; Ensure all pricing for customers is reflected accurately in SAP; Lead the Budget and Latest estimate process within the organization; Support the Executive team with various projects and ad-hoc analysis throughout the year. Personal Characteristics Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departments; Proactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete them; Methodical and structured approach to tasks; Able to set priorities and clear targets; and Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business Skills and Competencies University and ideally CIMA degree; A minimum of 4 years' experience in a controller/business analyst role, preferably in the FMCG industry; Knowledge and insights about customers and needs in confectionary FMCG industry and/or Retail; Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; and Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage Looking to grow your career in a dynamic, international setting? Join the Lindt & Sprüngli Group! Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business. Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.