Finance Operations Manager (CA | CIMA | ACCA)

Recruiter:

Be Different Recruitment

Job Ref:

1633280501

Date posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

In order to be considered the following is required:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) preferred
5 –10 years of finance experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
Strong experience in financial operations, reporting, and supply chain finance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Knowledge of FMCG dynamics (high volume, low margin, fast turnover)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
Strong understanding of working capital and cost management
Shared services – intercompany knowledge

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turnover)
Cost savings and margin improvements
Forecast accuracy
Process efficiency and automation gains

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting:

Oversee daily financial activities including accounts payable, receivable and general ledger
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Manage financial close processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS / GAAP)
Monitor and improve financial processes and controls

Working Capital Management:

Optimize cash flow, inventory levels, and receivables / payables cycles
Monitor debtor collections and manage credit risk
Drive initiatives to improve cash conversion cycle

Cost Control & Margin Management:

Track cost of goods sold (COGS), distribution, and operational expenses
Analyze product margins and identify cost-saving opportunities
Partner with procurement and supply chain to manage costs effectively

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts aligned with sales and operations plans
Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to management
Support scenario planning in a dynamic FMCG environment

Business Partnering:

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to support decision-making
Provide financial insights on pricing, promotions and product launches
Support commercial strategies with financial analysis

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax regulations, and audit requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks
Manage audits and liaise with external auditors

Systems & Process Improvement:

Drive automation and efficiency in financial systems (e.g. ERP)
Improve reporting tools and dashboards for real-time insights
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in finance operations

Team Leadership:

Manage and develop finance operations staff
Build a high-performance team culture focused on accuracy and efficiency

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