Commercial Group Reporting Lead | CA(SA)

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with 2-4 years post-articles experience for a commercial finance and business partnering role. You will support strategic decision-making with financial insights and robust reporting.

Ideal candidates are commercially aware, curious, and able to influence leadership with actionable analytics. The role requires excellence in Excel and stakeholder communication within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification is required.
• 2-4 years' post-articles experience is required.
• Strong analytical and commercial finance capabilities.
• Experience in management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leadership to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Provide financial insights that drive profitability, efficiency, and growth.
• Evaluate business opportunities, commercial proposals, and investment decisions.
• Develop business cases and support key strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Analyse revenue trends, margins, operating costs, and KPIs.
• Deliver variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor performance against budgets, forecasts, and objectives.
• Support data-driven decision-making through insightful reporting.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities across business units.
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses.
• Prepare forecasts and performance projections.
• Monitor unit results and provide recommendations to hit targets.
• Produce high-quality management reports for senior leadership.
• Translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis to facilitate informed decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial finance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Industry experience (FMCG/retail)

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with 2-4 years post-articles experience for a commercial finance and business partnering role. You will support strategic decision-making with financial insights and robust reporting.

Ideal candidates are commercially aware, curious, and able to influence leadership with actionable analytics. The role requires excellence in Excel and stakeholder communication within a fast-paced FMCG environment.