Finance Manager

Job Description:

• Drive business performance through financial analysis, insights, and strategic interventions
• Partner with senior leadership on target setting, resource allocation, and long-term business planning
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting processes for local and global stakeholders
• Prepare board packs, executive presentations, variance analysis, and business performance commentary
• Own and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating planning processes
• Support commercial decision-making through financial modelling, pricing strategies, and performance analysis
• Drive gross margin improvement and identify risks and opportunities to achieve financial targets
• Collaborate with divisions, regional teams, and global stakeholders to deliver aligned financial objectives
• Lead performance management initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the finance function
• Oversee overhead management, cost control, and zero-based budgeting initiatives
• Drive automation, reporting simplification, and digital finance transformation projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance talent while promoting a high-performance culture

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 12-15 years' experience across multiple finance disciplines
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management experience
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive business performance
• Experience operating within complex, multinational environment
• Strong project management, change management, and leadership capability
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or large corporate environments - advantageous

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting OR Equivalent
• CA(SA), CIMA OR Equivalent Finance Qualification

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