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Network Finance · Recruiting & Staffing · Executive Search · Microsoft Excel · 17 days ago

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$30k – $41k per year

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In office (Midrand)

Seniority

Middle · 3+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Network Finance

Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.

networkfinanceinternational.com · HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa · Executive Search · Recruiting & Staffing · 5000+ employees · Est. 1987

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A leading JSE-listed FMCG organisation is looking for a hands-on finance professional to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with manufacturing, procurement and commercial teams while providing meaningful financial insights that influence business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the integrity and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
Analyse standard vs actual costs, investigate variances and identify root causes.
Provide accurate revenue, cost of sales and profitability insights at product level.
Perform detailed product and customer profitability analysis, considering raw materials, process costs, shrinkage and efficiency.
Manage cost and selling price budgets, forecasts and financial models.
Analyse margins and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
Work closely with Procurement on supplier pricing, cost risks and price sensitivity.
Support the costing and processing of assemblies and manufacturing activities.
Prepare and distribute daily sales reports and weekly/monthly cost analysis.
Track and analyse key manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, waste, production uptime, cost per unit and margin trends.
Identify cost reduction, automation and continuous improvement opportunities across the plant.
Provide commercial analysis on trading terms, discounts, rebates and promotional agreements.
Drive improvements in costing accuracy, ERP utilisation, reporting and financial processes.
Provide financial modelling and analysis for ad-hoc projects and business initiatives.
Partner with operational and commercial teams to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.

What We're Looking For

BCom Accounting / Finance or relevant tertiary qualification.
CIMA or a Costing qualification will be advantageous.
Minimum 3 years' commercial accounting / cost accounting experience.
Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or a production environment is highly advantageous.
Strong understanding of BOMs, raw materials, production costing and standard vs actual costing.
Strong Excel and ERP skills.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profitability modelling and variance analysis.
BI/reporting experience will be advantageous.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commercially minded with the ability to work across Finance, Procurement, Production and Commercial teams.

Apply now!

For more exciting (Finance vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/network-recruitment-contact-us

I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

Newly Qualified
Financial Manager
Financial Accountant
Financial Controller
Financial Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager General
Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Manager Group
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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:

Bhaviksha Manilall

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaviksha-manilall-isp-36043b155/?originalSubdomain=za

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