Financial Manager: Commercial

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002799/SS

Date posted:

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a Financial Manager: Commercial to join our clients dynamic finance team and act as a true business partner to the Commercial department.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a commercially minded CA(SA) with strong FMCG experience and a passion for driving financial performance through strategic insight?

As the Financial Manager: Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial health of our Commercial division. This is more than just a numbers role - you'll provide financial insights that shape pricing strategies, evaluate new business opportunities, optimise product profitability, and support strategic decision-making across sales and marketing. You’ll analyse sales trends, track key KPIs (including revenue growth and ROI), and ensure robust financial planning and reporting aligned with our business goals.

This is your chance to work closely with top decision-makers in a fast-paced and high-performance environment. You’ll have direct influence on the commercial direction of the business and the opportunity to innovate through financial strategy.

Duties:

Partner with the Commercial team to drive financial performance and cost efficiencies
Analyse sales data weekly, monthly, and annually, identifying key trends
Calculate and analyse profitability per SKU and across product lines
Prepare monthly income statements and variance reports
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the Commercial division
Leverage data analytics to optimise financial strategies
Collaborate with marketing to align financial performance with market trends
Continuously drive improvements in financial systems and processes

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom Accounting
BCom Honours / CTA
CA(SA) / CIMA

Experience:

CA(SA) qualification is essential
8–10 years' experience in finance
Experience in the FMCG sector (essential)
Syspro or similar ERP experience (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong Financial Acumen - Deep understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement
Leadership & Team Management - Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across departments
Commercial Insight - Sharp business judgment with a strong grasp of sales, marketing, and product profitability
Analytical Thinking - Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
Problem-Solving - Proactive in identifying issues and implementing practical, results-oriented solutions
Communication - Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, especially when engaging with non-financial stakeholders
Interpersonal Skills - Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business
Attention to Detail - High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis
Time Management - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Technical Proficiency - Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro experience advantageous)

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