Commercial Finance Partner — Modern Trade

Angelcare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner for Modern Trade, based in Durban/Johannesburg. The role supports CD performance management, forecasting, and financial controls across Southern Africa, partnering with account teams and operations to optimise promotional spend and investments.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in Commercial Finance within FMCG, a BCom in Finance/Accounting, and professional qualifications such as CA or CIMA.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Commercial Finance experience (FMCG industry preferred).
• BCom Degree - Financial / Accounting.
• CA or CIMA would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support decisions around CD promotions and accruals.
• Ensure right level of investments behind channels / categories / activities / customers.
• Partner with CD account teams to manage performance and forecasts across accounts & channels.
• Communicate and manage account targets (growth & Trade Terms Spend).
• Help develop customer investment plans and drive implementation.
• Support debtors management and resolution of aged deductions.
• Engage with Order to Cash to resolve transactional and balance sheet issues.
• Assist and intervene in CD finance controlling processes including accrual reviews.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Education

BCom Degree - Financial / Accounting

CA or CIMA advantageous

Job description

Unilever is recruiting a Commercial Finance Business Partner for Modern Trade, based in Durban/Johannesburg. The role supports CD performance management, forecasting, and financial controls across Southern Africa, partnering with account teams and operations to optimise promotional spend and investments.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in Commercial Finance within FMCG, a BCom in Finance/Accounting, and professional qualifications such as CA or CIMA.