Commercial Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015950/LEA

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Commercial decisions only matter when they move the needle and this role sits exactly where insight turns into impact. This opportunity is for a commercially astute Finance Manager who enjoys working at the intersection of numbers, strategy, sales, and marketing in a fastâmoving, consumerâfocused FMCG organisation with a strong manufacturing heritage.

POSITION INFO:
Over decades of international expansion and strategic acquisitions, the business has evolved from a traditional manufacturer into a globally positioned FMCG organisation. Today, it operates across multiple markets where disciplined financial management and sharp commercial insight are essential to driving sustained performance and profitability.

A senior commercial finance role where your insight shapes decisions, influences outcomes, and drives measurable performance across the business.

Duties

Annual budgeting and forecasting
Monthâend close & commercial reporting
Capital budgeting & ROI business cases
Gross margin, COGs & variance analysis
Commercial finance support to Sales & Marketing teams
Pricing, profitability & customer analysis
SOX compliance, US GAAP & IFRS reporting support
Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
Finance leadership & crossâfunctional business partnering

Skills & Experience:

BCom in an Accountingârelated field (Essential)
Completed CIMA (Beneficial)
Minimum of 10 years’ commercial finance experience
Experience within FMCG or manufacturingâled environments
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

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