FINANCIAL MANAGER | FMCG | CAPE TOWN

Recruiter:

Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000090/Strat

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Stratlab – Where Talent Meets Its People.

We connect brilliant minds with companies that actually get them. Serious about growth, light on the drama.

We’re currently looking for a FINANCIAL MANAGER | FMCG | CAPE TOWN – a role for someone who thrives in
- Senior financial leadership within FMCG
- Commercial finance, budgeting, forecasting, and decision support
- Strong governance, controls, and stakeholder engagement and wants to make a real difference.

At Stratlab, we focus on culture fit, long-term impact, and building relationships that last – because great work happens when people belong.

Think this is you? Let’s make it happen.

POSITION INFO:
This is not a progression role.
This is not a learning curve.
This is for Financial Managers who already understand the speed, volume, and commercial intensity of FMCG and are ready to apply that experience in a new, meaningful way.

A well-established, highly respected FMCG business (client confidential) is seeking a Financial Manager with 8–10 years’ proven FMCG experience to take ownership of a critical finance function. This role requires depth, confidence, and the ability to operate comfortably in a fast-moving, margin-sensitive environment.

You will be responsible for end-to-end financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, compliance, and providing commercially relevant insight to senior leadership. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how finance supports operational and trading decisions in FMCG, not just how the numbers look on paper.

Non-negotiables:
- CA(SA) qualification
- 8–10 years’ experience as a Financial Manager within FMCG
- Strong commercial and operational finance exposure

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Financial Manager with real tenure who is looking for a fresh challenge, long-term stability, and the lifestyle advantage of Cape Town, without compromising on role seniority or impact.

If you bring experience, judgement, and FMCG credibility, this role will value it.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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