Job Description

Our client, a leader in retail and shopper marketing solutions, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Commercial Finance Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong financial background and leadership skills to make a real impact across a portfolio of businesses with different financial structures.
To apply, send your CV to
Duties:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Take the lead in compiling and managing budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals. Provide regular updates on financial performance and drive accountability across the business.
• Financial Analysis: Offer insights on financial trends, monitor forecasting, and assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Information Management & Reporting: Ensure managers are well-informed on the financial position of the business, and help guide leaders to optimize resources for maximum efficiency.
• Liaison with Operations: Act as a key point of contact between finance and operations, addressing any issues and supporting collections and debt management.
• Risk Management: Proactively update risk reports and highlight potential financial risks related to debtors, dissolutions, and contract terms.
• People Management: Manage, guide, and motivate your team to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Finance
• BCom Honours
• CA(SA)

Experience:

• Completed SAICA Articles.
• At least 8 years in a financial management role.
• 3 Years management accounting experience.
• Exposure within the FMCG industry is a BIG plus!
• Must have experience with external stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical & problem-solving ability
• Critical thinking and systemic thinking
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Agility, resilience, and stress management
• Results-driven with a focus on performance excellence
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information contact: Storm Brits
Recruiter: Finance