Commercial Finance Manager - Manufacturing

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a commercially focused finance professional to lead budgeting and forecasting, build financial models and support strategic decisions. You will partner with sales on pricing, maintain pricing structures and analyse variances to drive efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a finance degree, SAP experience, advanced Excel and strong modelling, with excellent commercial acumen and presentation skills. Manufacturing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CIMA or CA(SA) advantageous.
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role.
• Manufacturing experience advantageous.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Advanced Excel and strong modelling ability.
• Excellent commercial acumen and budgeting/forecasting knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting process.
• Develop financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with sales on pricing strategies and margin analysis.
• Maintain pricing models and transfer pricing structures.
• Analyse budget versus actual performance and investigate variances.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare monthly management reports, forecasts and presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide commercial/financial support.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial acumen

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions
• Partner with the sales team on pricing strategies and margin analysis
• Maintain pricing models and transfer pricing structures
• Analyse budget versus actual performance and investigate variances
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency
• Prepare monthly management reports, forecasts and financial presentations
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide commercial and financial support
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CIMA qualification advantageous
• CA(SA) advantageous
• Proven experience within a commercial finance role
• Manufacturing experience is highly advantageous
• SAP experience is essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong financial modelling and analytical ability
• Excellent commercial acumen
• Sound understanding of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Ideal Candidate

• Strong commercial mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Ability to influence stakeholders across the business
• Adaptable, proactive and solutions-driven
• A team player with a continuous improvement mindset