Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a Financial Manager to join their finance department

POSITION INFO:

Main Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full finance function across multiple entities (AP, inventory, invoicing, banking, reporting, operations/logistics).
• Ensure strong financial controls and accurate record-keeping.
• Review reconciliations and reports before submission.

• Manage monthly and annual group consolidations.
• Assist with Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Oversee VAT, tax planning, and submissions (local & international).
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Manage intercompany transactions and fixed assets.
• Handle audits (external and SARS) and related queries.

• Manage cashflow, forecasting, and working capital.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.

• Lead, train, and manage the finance team.
• Ensure accountability and performance delivery.

• Liaise with management, auditors, banks, SARS, suppliers, and customers.
• Act as a finance partner to operational teams.

• Improve financial processes and controls.
• Implement new systems, tools, and automation.

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Analyse results and explain variances.
• Provide reports and ad hoc analysis to management.

General Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as required.
• Follow company policies, confidentiality, and health & safety rules.
• Support a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance (NQF 7+).
• CIMA, CA(SA), or similar (advantageous).
• 5+ years’ experience (3+ years in management).
• Experience with multiple entities, reporting, tax, and consolidations.
• ERP experience (Syspro advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Team leadership experience required.
• Multi-country tax and project/system experience (advantageous).

Key Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Commercial and solution-driven mindset.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Proactive, accountable, and analytical.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.