Purpose of the Position
The Financial Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department and will play a key role in planning and executing the strategic financial management of the business.
The incumbent will support sound decision-making by ensuring best financial operating practices are implemented and maintained to enable sustainable and profitable business performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in a Financial Management position
- Strong financial accounting background
- Sound knowledge of internal financial controls
- Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Oversee various financial functions by reviewing financial information received from business units and incorporating this into meaningful management reports to support effective decision-making.
- Prepare, manage, review and execute timely and accurate monthly consolidated financial results and Business Performance Review reports.
- Manage, review and execute month-end management accounts.
- Plan and coordinate all external and internal audit processes.
Cost Control Management
- Review, manage, monitor and influence the process of cost control for the entire business.
- Guide and advise Cost Centre Controllers on budgeting techniques, efficient planning and effective cost control measures.
Product and Project Costing
- Manage, control and maintain product and project costing structures.
- Compile financial feasibility studies for new products and projects under development.
- Accountable for the high-level monitoring of project performance and expenditure.
Business Performance Monitoring
- Develop and maintain financial dashboards.
- Measure business performance against Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis.
Month-End Management
- Oversee that the SAP Controlling month-end procedure is executed timely and accurately within agreed timelines.
Capital Project Valuation
- Prepare and assist with the application of capital budgeting methodologies, including NPV, IRR and buy-versus-lease analyses.
- Critique capital project plans based on accepted financial practices.
Enable Financial Resources
- Develop, improve and implement financial controls across the business.
- Monitor financial control systems on a regular basis and ensure compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
Departmental Management
- Manage the Finance Department by planning.
Closing Date: 09 March 2026
